Enlightenment And Revolutions

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  • Montesquieu Publishes "On The Spirit Of Laws"

    Montesquieu Publishes "On The Spirit Of Laws"
    Montesquieu writes a controversial anonymous book about the types of men. He talks about their rights, and the laws that they should have.
  • America Declares Independence

    America Declares Independence
    Thomas Jefferson writes The Declaration Of Independence. He declares America's independence from Britain, and the Revolutionary War begins.
  • French Revolution

    French Revolution
    Groups of people with radical ideals launch a reolution in France, both physical and political.
  • Napoleon coup d'etat

    Napoleon coup d'etat
    Napoleon overthrows the former French government with a coup d'etat, and takes over France with much love and admiration from the people.
  • Napoleon Becomes Emperor

    Napoleon Becomes Emperor
    Napoleon declares himself emperor and dictator for life of France, and begins his conquest to make a massive empire.
  • Hatians Become Independent

    Hatians Become Independent
    Haiti rebels from France, and having more Hatians than French people, they easily overthrow the French in the first ever succesful slave revolt.
  • Cry of Dolores

    Cry of Dolores
    Padre Miguel Hidalgo calls for Mexican independence, and the Mexican Revolution begins.
  • Waterloo

    Waterloo
    Napoleon is finally defeated at Waterloo with a crushing blow from the English empire. He is banished to a small island in the middle of nowhere.