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The publication of the Leviathan by Hobbes
The leviathan was one of Hobbes most important piece of work. It was also said to be one of the most influential philosophical pieces of text during that time period. -
The publication of the Leviathan by Hobbes
The leviathan was the most important that Hobbes had ever wrote. It was one of the most influential texts of the time period. It was also partially written as a response to the fear that Hobbes had experienced. -
Louis XVI was crowned
He was crowned after the death of his grandfather. Louis XVI was only 20 at the time he was crowned. Louis XVI was immature and lacked self confidence. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence stated that the American colonies would no longer be a part of Great Britain and would form their own country. The signing was in August on the 2nd in 1776. The president of Congress, John Hancock, and its secretary, Charles Thompson, immediately signed the handwritten draft, which was dispatched to nearby printers. -
Formation of the National Assembly
The National Assembly played a big role in the French Revolution. It represented the common people of France. It basically made it where the king had to make sure all the people had food to eat. -
Tennis Court Oath
The Tennis court oath was signed by the French Third Estate. The Oath basically said that political authority came from the nations people and not from the monarchy. -
Women's March on Versilles
The Women's March on Versailles was one of the earliest and most important parts of the revolution. It gave the revolutionaries confidence in the power of the people. -
The First Constitution of France
The First Constitution was short lived. One of the basic precepts of the revolution was adopting constitutionality and establishing popular sovereignty. -
The Massacre of Lyon
The Massacre of Lyon was a was a counter revolutionary movement in Lyon during the French Revolution. Basically it was when the French Republican forces sieged and captured the city of Lyon, which was the centre of a revolt against the French government during the War of the First Coalition. -
The Execution of Danton
Robespierre had him killed. He became the first president of the Committee of Public Safety. This led to the so-called Reign of Terror. Danton was himself arrested, tried before the Revolutionary Tribunal and executed by the guillotine in 1794.
