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French population changes considerably.
The non-aristrocrats members of third estate are now representing 98% of the people, but they can be outvoted by two bodies. This leads up to the meeting on May, 5th. -
John Lockes 2 treaties of government
John Locke writes two treaties of Government. Which influenced the French and American revolution to overthrow their Monarchs. -
No Taxation without Representation
Colonial taxation appeared for the first time in London magazine headline on page 89. -
Continental congress estabished a continental army
The continental congress formed a continental army to defend against British troops. They chose George Washingtonof Virginia to comand the army. -
Congress declared independence
Congress declared independence on July, 4th 1776. When they declared American its independence. -
Charles Alexandre de Calonne proposed a package.
Charles Alexandra de Calonne proposed a package that includes a Universal land tax. This means that classes would no longer exempt. -
Signed certificate
The signing took place and Georges Lefebvre called this the “death certificate of the old order.” -
France's first writen consitution.
France's first writen consitution establishes a constitutional monarchy. The king enjoyed royal veto power and the ability to appoint ministers. But Maximilien de Robespierre did not like this too much. -
King arrested.
They arrested the King on acount that he attacked the royal residence in Paris. -
King Louis XVI dies.
King Louis XVI is sentenced to death by guilotine because of treason and criumes commited against the state. Soon after King Louis XVI death his wife faces the same fate by the guilotine.
