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Birth
John Locke was born on August 29, 1632. He was born in Wrington. His mother died shortly after he was born. (Kaufman, 36)
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Harvard founded
Harvard was founded in 1636 in Cambrige Massachusetts. Its the oldest institute of high education in the USA. It is now the number one rated school in the world.
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Entered Westminister School
Locke was put in this school when he was 14. He remained here for six years. This was a prestigious boarding school in in England. (Kaufman, 98)
This is significant because his school taught him many tings and helped him learn new studys which could have influenced his writings. -
Traveled to continent as a secretary
In 1665 Locke traveled as a secratary in 1665. He sereved as a Secratary of Board of Trade Plantations. During this time he had to travel allot to many places around the world. (Kaufman, 90)
This is significant because he traveld allot which helped him see different and exotic things. -
Becomes Royal fellow of the Royal Society
In 1668 John Locke was made a Royal member of the Royal Society. Thishelped him later graduate with a bachelor's of medicine in 1674. A few years later, Locke moved to Londan and became a personal physician. (Kaufman, 89)
This is significant because this ssemed to get him on his feet and take a bigger step into his future. -
Dutch takes new york
In 1673 The dutch retake New York from the British. This was called the Third Angelo Dutch war. This went on for a total of almost two years. (Smith, 2)
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France claims Mississippi River Valley
In 1682 the Mississippi river valley was claimed for France. This took Many years for a succesful outcome. France eventually claimed the entire river. (Smith, 1)
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Exiled
John Locke was exiled between 1683 and 1689. He was exled in Holland. During this period he had lots of time to think which majorly influenced his writings. (Kaufma, 12)
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Essay on the law of nature
In 1684 John Locked published the essay on The Law of Nature. The Law of Nature discusses the natural right of people, Religious beliefs and eveything inbetween. Even though this law came much before Locke, he took part in many debates over it. (byers, 237)
This is significant because this helped many people have individual thoughts and freedoms for many years to come. -
King James II takes throne
King James II was the king of England.He was born in 1633 and died in 1701. He was deposed to the Glorious Revolution in 1688. (Kaufman ,67)
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Quakers Protest slavery in America
In 1688 Quakers Protested slavery in America. Just a few years prior to the protests, Quakers where slaveowners themselves. They later freed the slaves and treated the well, then began to protest. (Smith, 3)
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Published Two Treaties of Governmet
Work of political philosophy anonymously publised by John Locke. These books were extremley long and oraganized into many chapters. In these books Locke gives his opinion on many government ideas. (Kaufman,131)
This is significant because It showed many peopl what government was like and how they formed ideas and made decisions. -
Essay Concerning Human Understanding
This was publishes in 1692. Locke tried to rationalize and express many of his ideas about life and philosophy. This continued to inspire many philosophers in the years to come. (Kaufman, 92)
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Became commisior of trade
In 1700 John Locke became a commisioner of trade. This is a government officials who makes big decisions about imports and exports. This is a big responsibility for peoples safety. (Smith, 47)
This is significant because It was a big position for John Locke and helped him have a more professional expirence. -
France establishs settlement in Detroit
In 1701 rance establishes a settlement in Detroit. Tihs was only two years before Locke died. This helped expand France greatley.
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Death
John Locke died on October 28, 1704. He died in the United Kingdom. His writingsd became to make an impact on the world just a few years afyer his death. (Kaufman,47)
This event is significant because it was the end to a great phliosopher, and someone who changed our world for the better
