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Hobbes writes "Leviathan"
It contains his concerns about the structure of society and a legitimate government. -
John Locke Publication -- "Treaties of Two Government"
It outlines his general opinions and views of natural rights and social contract. -
French and Indian War
British America and New France colonies fought over territory, resources, and trade routes. -
American Revolution
Conflict between Great Britain and the original Thirteen Colonies. The Thirteen Colonies had decided to call themselves the independent United States of America. -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
When the Thirteen Colonies declared their independency from Great Britain. -
Tennis Court Oath
oath signed by 576 of the 577 members of the third estate -
Storming of the Bastille
The storming of the Bastille, a prison, was a symbol for the abuses of the monarchy. -
Execution of Louis XVI
Louis XVI was executed using the guillotine because of being convicted of conspiracy with foreign powers. -
Committee of Public Safety
It formed the de facto executive government in France during the Reign of Terror. -
Execution of Robespierre
Robespierre was executed because he was a ruthless tyrant. -
Napoleon disbands the Directory
He replaced the Directory with the Consulate after he overthrew it. -
Napoleon becomes Emperor
Became Emperor of France -
Napoleon invades Portugal
Napoleon invaded Portugal because of the open trade Portugal had with Great Britian. -
Napoleon invades Russia
Napoleon hoped to stop the trading between Russia and Great Britain. -
Napoleon's First Exile
Napoleon was exiled to Elba. They allowed him to keep his title as Emperor. -
Congress of Vienna
Set up the national boundaries that were within Europe. It was a conference of ambassadors of European states. -
Defeat at Waterloo
Napoleon was defeated by the armies of the Seventh Coalition, the opposing army was led by the Duke of Wellington and Gebhard von Blucher. -
Napoleon is Exiled to St. Helena
Britain kept Napoleon on St. Helena. -
Napoleon's Death
He died after his confession to the Catholic Church and his last words were, "France, army, head of the army, Josephine."
