History Time Line.

By Leyre Sanchezzz

  • Montesquieu publishes The Spirit of Laws

    Montesquieu publishes The Spirit of Laws
    It happened in France in 1748, Montesquieu (a french philosofer) published The Spirit of Laws, a political treatise. This work introduced the concept of the separation of powers, profoundly influencing the formation of modern democratic governments, particularly the U.S. Constitution, by advocating for a system that prevents tyranny through checks and balances.

  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War
    It happened on 1754, The French and Indian War was a conflict between the British and French empires, involving their Native American allies.
    British, French, various Native American tribes were involved. It happened in North America.
    It ended with British victory, leading to territorial gains but also significant debt, setting the stage for colonial discontent and eventually the American Revolution.

  • The Declaration of Independence of the US

    The Declaration of Independence of the US
    It happened the 4th of July of 1776.
    The Declaration of Independence was adopted, officially proclaiming the American colonies separation from British rule. Founding Fathers, primarily Thomas Jefferson (author) was involved. It happened in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This document marked the birth of the United States, promoting ideals of liberty and self-governance, and inspired future democratic movements worldwide.

  • The Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris
    It happened on 1783, The Treaty of Paris formally ended the American Revolutionary War. Representatives of the United States, Great Britain, and their allies were involved.
    It happened in Paris, France.
    It recognized American independence, established U.S. borders, and marked the beginning of the United States as a sovereign nation, significantly altering the geopolitical landscape.

  • The Third Estate, The National Assembly

    The Third Estate, The National Assembly
    It happened on 1789.The Third Estate declared itself the National Assembly, challenging the existing political order. Representatives of the Third Estate (commoners) were involved.
    It happened in Versailles, France.
    This act marked the start of the French Revolution, as it asserted the commoners’ demand for more political power, leading to the collapse of the French monarchy and reshaping French society.

  • Storming of The Bastille

    Storming of The Bastille
    It happened on July 14, 1789.
    Revolutionaries stormed the Bastille prison, symbolizing the fight against tyranny. Parisian revolutionaries, French royal forces were involved. It happened in Paris, France.
    The event became a key symbol of the French Revolution, signaling the collapse of royal authority and sparking widespread uprisings across France, ultimately leading to the fall of the monarchy.

  • The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the citizens

    The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the citizens
    It happened on August 26, 1789.
    The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was adopted.
    French National Assembly were involved.
    It happened in Paris, France.
    This document established fundamental rights such as liberty, equality, and fraternity, serving as a cornerstone for democratic principles and influencing human rights movements globally, especially during the French Revolution.

  • The Flight to Varennes

    The Flight to Varennes
    It happened o June 20-21, 1791.
    King Louis XVI and his family attempted to escape Paris but were captured in Varennes.
    King Louis XVI, Queen Marie Antoinette, royal family were involved. It happened from Paris to Varennes, France.
    The failed escape discredited the monarchy, deepening distrust among revolutionaries, and accelerating the push toward the eventual abolition of the monarchy and the king’s execution.