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The publishemente of the Spirit of Laws
Montesquieu published The Spirit of the Laws in 1748, advocating for the separation of powers in government. He argued that political institutions should reflect the culture and climate of a society, influencing modern political thought and constitutional design. -
The start of the french and indian war
The French and Indian War (1754–1763) was a conflict between Britain and France in North America, with Native American allies on both sides. It was part of the global Seven Years' War, resulting in Britain’s victory and France ceding territory. -
Independence of the U.S.
The U.S. Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, proclaimed the colonies' separation from Britain. It outlined natural rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and justified the colonies' rebellion against British rule. -
The treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris (1783) ended the American Revolutionary War, recognizing U.S. independence from Britain. It established borders for the new nation, granting territory east of the Mississippi River, and secured fishing rights off Canada’s coast. -
Declaration of the national assembly of France
The Treaty of Paris (1783) ended the American Revolutionary War, recognizing U.S. independence from Britain. It established borders for the new nation, granting territory east of the Mississippi River, and secured fishing rights off Canada’s coast. -
Storming of the bastille
The Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, was a pivotal event in the French Revolution. Parisians attacked the royal prison, symbolizing resistance to tyranny. It marked the beginning of widespread revolutionary action against the monarchy. -
The declaration of the rights of man and of the citizen
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (1789) established fundamental rights during the French Revolution, emphasizing liberty, equality, and fraternity. It asserted natural rights, legal equality, and sovereignty of the people, challenging the monarchy and feudal privileges. -
The flight to varennes
The Flight to Varennes (June 1791) was an attempted escape by King Louis XVI and his family from Paris to Varennes, hoping to seek foreign support against the French Revolution. They were apprehended, which damaged the monarchy's credibility and fueled revolutionary sentiment.