Liberal Revolutions

By dany.quev

  • Colonists revolt against British taxes they think are unfair.

  • The first Continental Congress convenes and urges colonists to form private armles to fight the British.

  • The colonies officially declare their Independence from Britain.

  • The British surrender.

  • The Treaty of Paris, wich recognized the Independence of the colonies, Is signed.

  • The U.S. Constitution is approved, forming the government that rules today.

  • French Revolution, The storming of the Bastille.

  • Rights of Men

  • Reign of Terror Begins

  • Louis XVI King of France Executed

  • Robespierre arrested and executed, Reign of Terror ends

  • The Directory heads the French government

  • Napoleon makes an agreement with the Pope

  • Introduction of the Napoleonic Code

  • Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned as emperor

  • Napoleon is exiled to Elba

  • Napoleon escapes from Elba

  • French are defeated in Waterloo

  • Napoleon dies

  • Revolts in Europe (France, Germany, Central Europe, Italy)