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Period: 1543 to
Scientific Revolution
Written in 1687, Isaac Newton's "Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica" revolutionized our understanding of the physical world, emphasizing the use of mathematics and empirical observations. It established the importance of mathematical modeling and experimental verification in scientific research, making it a pivotal event in the scientific revolution. -
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Age of Absolutism
The French Revolution (7/14/1789-11/9/1799) marked a major turning point in European history, challenging the system of absolute monarchy and transforming France into a state of political, social, ideological, and economic prosperity. It inspired other revolutionary movements and set the stage for the decline of absolutism and the rise of more representative forms of government. -
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The Enlightenment
Jean-Jacques Rousseau's "The Social Contract", published in 1762, proposed a notion that the legitimacy of political authority lies in the consent of the governed, challenging absolutist monarchy and divine right. It inspired revolutions and reshaped history, highlighting the power of ideas to challenge traditional authority. -
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Age of Revolution
The American Revolution (3/22/1765-12/15/1791) marked a turning point in the quest for independence and self-governance, inspiring subsequent revolutions and movements for independence. It also set a precedent for constitutional republicanism, establishing the notion that government derives its authority from the consent of the governed. -
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The French Revolution
The Storming of the Bastille (7/14/1789) was a pivotal event in the French Revolution, symbolizing the struggle for freedom and the overthrow of the monarchy. It motivated the French people and set in motion events that led to the dismantling of the monarchy, the rise of the French Republic, and the spread of revolutionary ideas across Europe. -
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The Reign of Napoleon
The Storming of the Bastille was a pivotal event in the French Revolution, symbolizing the struggle for freedom and the overthrow of the monarchy. It motivated the French population and set in motion events that led to the dismantling of the monarchy, the rise of the French Republic, and the spread of revolutionary ideas across Europe.