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Montesquieu publishes book, On the Spirit of Laws
The Spirit of the Laws is a treatise on political theory first published anonymously by Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu -
America declares independence
The Decleration of Independence announced that the thirteen American colonies,[2] then at war with Great Britain, regarded themselves as thirteen newly independent sovereign states, and no longer a part of the British Empire. -
French Revolution
The French Revolution was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France from 1789 to 1799 that profoundly affected French and modern history, marking the decline of powerful monarchies and churches and the rise of democracy and nationalism. -
Napoleon overthrows the Directory through a coup d’etat
Napoleon's Coup set the stage for Napoleon's domination of Europe of the coming year -
Napoleon crowns himself emperor.
begins to create a vast European Empire. By Crowning himself Empeoror Napoleon instead of adopting the ideals of past leaders as liberator he makes himself look like more of a father figure to all of France. -
Haiti wins freedom from France
Under Tourraint's Leadership Haiti was the first country in the America's to have a successfull slave revolt. -
Padre Hidalgo calls for Mexican Independence
Miguel Hidalgo, was a Mexican Catholic priest and a leader of the Mexican War of Independence. -
Napoleon is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo marked the end of Napoleon's power struggle.
