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Hobbes writes Leviathan
Its name derives from the biblical Leviathan. The work concerns the structure of society and legitimate government, and is regarded as one of the earliest and most influential examples of social contract theory. -
Locke writes Two Treatieses of Government
is a work of political philosophy published anonymously in 1689 by John Locke. -
French and Indian War
the name for the North American theater of the Seven Years' War -
French and Idian War
the name for the North American theater of the Seven Years' War -
American Revolution
was the political upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which thirteen colonies in North America joined together to break free from the British Empire, -
Louis XVI attempts to escape
trys to escape -
Calling of the Estates General
was the first meeting since 1614 of the French Estates-General, a general assembly representing the French estates of the realm: the nobility, the church, and the common people. -
August decrees.
The fall of the Bastille on 14 July 1789 was followed by a mass uproar spreading from Paris to the countryside. -
National Assembly composes "The Declaration of the Rights of Man."
, Abbé Sieyès moved that the Third Estate, now meeting as the Communes (English: "Commons"), proceed with verification of its own powers and invite the other two estates to take part, but not to wait for them. They proceeded to do so two days later, completing the process on 17 June -
Tennis Court Oath
was a pivotal event during the first days of the French Revolution. -
Committee of Public Safety is formed.
Committee of Public Safety is formed. -
Legislative Assembly is created.
its created -
Reign of Louis XVI
Succeeding Louis XV, his unpopular grandfather, Louis XVI was well aware of the growing discontent of the French population against the absolute monarchy. -
Louis XVI is executed.
In the Brunswick Manifesto, the Imperial and Prussian armies threatened retaliation on the French population if it were to resist their advance or the reinstatement of the monarchy. -
Jean Paul Marat is killed.
Jean Paul Marat is killed. -
France experiences "The Great Fear"
France at the start of the French Revolution. Rural unrest had been present in France since the worsening grain shortage of the spring, and the grain supplies were now guarded by local militias due to rumors that bands of armed men were roaming the countryside -
France goes to war with Austria
France goes to war with Austria -
France experience "Reign of Terror."
The Committee of Public Safety came under the control of Maximilien Robespierre, a lawyer, and the Jacobins unleashed the Reign of Terror (1793–1794). According to archival records, at least 16,594 people died under the guillotine -
Robespierre is executed.
Robespierre was declared an outlaw, and condemned without judicial process. The following day, 10 Thermidor (28 July 1794), he was executed with 21 of his closest associates, including -
Robespierre comes to power.
Robespierre comes to power. -
Napoleon Bonaparte comes to power.
Napoleon Bonaparte comes to power.
