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Montesquieu publishes book: On the Spirit of Laws
MOntesquieu believed in the seperation of powers and the checks and blances system, and he published a book that supported his ideas. -
America declares independence
The Americans declared their independence from the King and wrote a Declaration of Independence stating their rights. -
French Revolution
The revolution started in 1789 and ended in 1799. During this revolution, the people overthrew the absolute monarchy. -
Napoleon overthrows the Directory through a coup d’etat
Since Napoleon was winning all of his battles, he became more popular than the Directory with the people. He was than put into his first consul. -
Napoleon crowns himself emperor
After placing his own crown on his own head, Napoleon begins to create a vast European Empire by conquering lots of places. -
Haiti wins freedom from France
Several uprisings brought the importance of Haitian independence to Boukman, L'Ouverture, and Dessalines and soon the Hatians gained their independence. -
Padre Hidalgo calls for Mexican Independence
Miguel Hidalgo was a priest. He rang the Church bells to call everyone together because he believed that the people of Mexico deserved their rights and independence. This is called the Cry of Dolores. -
Napoleon is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon lost to the British and Prussian armies at the famous Battle of Waterloo. This caused him to be exiled.
