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Reformation
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Scientific Revolution Begins
Nicolaus Copernicus rejects an earth centered universe in his book "On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres". This led to many people questioning the world around them through rational and empirical methods of research that challenged traditional thought. -
Thomas Hobbes - Leviathan
In 1651 Thomas Hobbes wrote the book the leviathin. In it he discussed the ... -
Glorious Revolution - England
The King of England becomes subordinate in power to the parliament. -
John Locke - Second treatise of Civil Government
John Locke is often known as the father of Classical Liberalism. Locke claimed that people are born free, a blank slate or Tabula Rasa. He claimed that the government had a limited responsibility to protect the individual rights and private property of citizens. He felt that people were rational and could make their own decisions. He also believed that when the government broke the social contract the people had the right of rebellion. -
Renaissance
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Enlightenment
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Charles Baron de Montesquieu - Spirit of Laws
Montesquieu publishe the Spirit of Laws in 1748. In this book he claimed that all humans are born equal but they lose this quality over time. He also developed the idea for the seperation of branches of government so that those in power cannot abuse the power that they hold. -
American War of Independence begins
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Adam Smith - Wealth of Nations
Adam Smith publishes An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations - often refered to as The Wealth of nations. He is sometimes refered to as the father of capitalism. He argued for more economic freedom for the individual. He felt that all individuals are quided by self interest to improve their own personal welfare. He also came up with the theory of the of the Invisible Hand. -
America declares itself a sovreign nation
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Treaty of Paris is signed ending the American War of Independence
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Feudalism Ends
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French Revolution
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Edmund Burke - Reflections on the Revolution in France
Burke published Reflections on the Revolution in France. Burke challenged many of the ideas of Locke. He was the leading philosopher of classical conservatism. He felt that people had a moral responsibility to respect the traditions of the past. He also felt that not all people had the ability to make decisions concerning politics so it should be left in the hands of those who were capable. -
Enlightenment ends
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Robert Owen - New Harmony
in 1825 Robert owen started his utopian socialist community - New Harmony, Indiana. It was developed following his attempt at a previous city - New Lanark, Scotland. -
Karl Marx - Communist Manifesto
Karl Marx published the pamphlet called The Communist Manifesto in 1848. In it he described his idea that all history was an evolution and series of conflicts that would one day lead to an inevitable outcome of the proletariate forming a revolution and overthrowing the bourgeoisie. He felt that on day the people would work together and there would be no need for a government. -
Jon Stuart Mill - On Liberty
John Stewart mill accepted lockes philosophy and agrued further in individual rights. He felt that individuals should have unrestricted self expression and independance. He wrote On Liberty in 1859. -
Confederation of Canada
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Theodore Roosevelt becomes president
Teddy Roosevelt introduces america to progressivism and "The Square Deal" -
Bloody Sunday - First Russian Revolution
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World War One begins
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The Russian Revolution
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Vladimir Lenin - The State and Revolution
In August 1917 Lenin published a pamphlet titled The State and Revolution. He grabbed onto many of the ideas of marx and used them to promote the revolution. In his pamphlet he discussed the overthrow of the bourgeoisie by the proletariate and the control of power by the people. -
World War One ends
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Treaty of Versailles
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Adolf Hitler - Mein Kampf
Hitler publishes his book, Mein Kampf, which he wrote while in jail for being involved in the Beer Hall Putsch. In this book he outlines his fascist beliefs and his plan to enable germany to recover from the economic situation after WW1. He believed in a form of extreme nationalist socialism where the elite all benefited by the supression of others. He believed in severe class distinctions, and traditions. He promoted individualism as long as it was in support of the state. -
Black Tuesday - Great Depression
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Benito Mussolini - Doctrine of Fascism
Mussolini published his philosophy of fascism in the book, Doctrine of Fascism. He connected individualism with the state. He believed in a form of totalitarianism where the individuals exist in accordance with the parameters set by the state. The goals of the state become the ideas that the individual is concerned with. -
The New Deal
FDR announces "The New Deal". -
Yalta Conference
The Yalta conference lasted until 11 Feb. 1945. -
Potsdam Conference
The Potsdam Conference lasted from July 17 to August 2 1945. -
Hiroshima
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Nagasaki
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Berlin Blockade/Berlin Air Lift
(24 June 1948–12 May 1949) The soviets blockade Berlin in an attempt to force it into their sphere of influence. Democratic Capitalist nations respond with an airlift to bring supplies in and out of the city. These democratic allies then form an alliance called NATO. -
Korean War Begins
The Korean war is a proxy war between USA and Russia. Russia influenced the north (DPRK) while USA influenced the south (Republic of Korea). -
Korean War Ends
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Civil Rights Movement
Civil Rights Movement Begins. The public show dissent and after a long struggle, achieve equal rights. -
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was signed into law by by Queen Elizabeth II. -
9-11
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Arab Spring - Tunisia
On 14 January 2011 the president of Tunisia was overthrown. -
Arab Spring - Egypt
President Hosni Mubarak steps down from power. -
Arab Spring - Libya
Muammar Gaddafi is killed.
