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Montesquieu publishes book, On the Spirit of Laws
In his book, he proposed the idea that the separation of power would keep an individual or group from getting to powerful. -
America declares independence
The American government set up a system of checks and balances and the federal system.They then wrote their bill of rights and became independent. -
Napoleon overthrows the Directory through a coup d’etat
Napoleon began to win many battles for French and became more popular then the Directory. He was put into consul with three other people, but quickly took the role as dictator. -
French Revolution
It started in 1789 and ended in 1799. During the French Revolution, the absolute monarchy and the entire three social estates were overthrown. -
Napoleon crowns himself emperor
After he placed the crown on his own head, Napoleon began to create a vast European Empire. He conquered most of Europe and helped the French government out in many ways. -
Haiti wins freedom from France
After several uprisings from Haitian slaves and three important people, Boukman, L'Ouverture, and Dessalines, they finally gained there independence. -
Padre Hidalgo calls for Mexican Independence
Miguel Hidalgo, a preist, rang the bell of the church to call everyone together to discuss their revolution. This started the revolution in Mexico. -
Napoleon is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo
After losing in the battle of Waterloo, Napoleon was exiled to the tiny remote island of St. Helena where he died.
