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Charles I of England
Monarch of the three kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland. -
James Locke
Philosopher and political theorist. -
Sir Issac Newton
Study in mathematics, optics, physics, and astronomy. -
Volitaire
He sought to defend freedom of religious and political thought, and played a major role in the Enlightenment period of the 18th century. -
Benjamin Franklin
Key figure in the American enlightenment, which saw major breakthroughs in science and ideas of political republicanism. -
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Political philosopher who was influential in French revolution. -
Charles Alexandre de Calone
Discoverd the perilous state of French finances in 1786 precipitated the crisis leading to the Revolution. -
Thomas Jefferson
Author of The Declaration of Independence. -
Napolen Bonaparte
Born in Ajaccio, Corsica -
American Revolution Begins
American colonies and the British government approached their breaking point. -
French Revolution Begin
French Revolution was influenced by Enlightenment ideals, the concepts of popular sovereignty and inalieanble rights. -
Fall of Bastille
Signified the beginning of the French Revolution -
Flight to Varennes
Royal family failed attempt to escape Paris . -
Disolution of the National Assembly
France was proclaimed a constitutional monarchy, while the National Assembly was dissolved and replaced by a new political body named the Legislative Assembly. -
Attack on Tuileries Palace
Crowd of 20,000 people attack Tuileries Palace this was the official residence of Louis XVI and the home of the Legislative Assembly. -
France declared War on Austria
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King Lois XVI is executed
One day after being convicted of conspiracy with foreign powers and sentenced to death by the French National Convention in the Place de la Revolution in Paris. -
Reign of Terror
16,000 people were guillotined. -
Napoleonic Era
Final stage of the French Revolution, the first being the National Assembly, the second being the Legislative Assembly, and the third being the Directory. -
Congress of Vienna
Peace plan for Europe from the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars.
