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Enlightenment
who~enlightenment thinkers/philosepers such as John Locke, Mary Wollstonecraft, Voltaire, and montesquieu.
what~a movement of intalectuals emphasising reson instead of tradition.
when~17th-18th century
where~ Europe.
why~Because people started to question things, which lead them to use reason and abandon traditions. -
French Revolution
who~ people of rance, king Louis the 16th, his wife Marie Antoinette
what~a revolt held by the French people against king Louis the 16th and the old Regime.
when~1789-1799
where~France
why~ the people disagreed with the old Regime and the descissions of the king. -
Formation of the Nassional assembly
who~ group of third estate mambers that saught further power in Frances Descisions
what~ a groiup of people who wanted the system of voting to be equal amoung all estates.
when~ 1789
where~ France
why~ the voting system standards were that each estate got one vote. the 1st and 2nd estate always voted together, so the third estate wanted a more fair voting system. -
Tennis Court Oath, French Revolution
who~ The people of the third estate who were locked out of an estate general meeting and vowed to meet in a secluded tennis court until they're demands were met.
what~ a pact made by the 3rd estate members
when~1800's
where~France
why~ Because though the third estate had a vote along with the other two in making desicions, the first and second estate always voted together. When they were eventually locked out of a meeting, they took an oath to keep meeting until they got what they wanted. -
Creation of the Declaration of the rights of man
who~ the people of France
what~ a document that enforces equality amoung the people of France
when~ 1789
where~ France
why~ Because the people wanted to ensure that they would be treated fairly and have the same rights no matter what, and these rights were protected by the government -
Haitian Revolution
who~Toussaint L'Overture, Jean Jaques Dessalines
what~ A slave rebellion
when~1791-1804
where~ Saint Domingue
why~The slaves believed they were being treated unfairly and decided to fight back. -
Reign of terror, French Revolution
who~ Franch people, Robespere, Lois the 16th
what~a revolt by the people of france
when~ the French revolution (1793-1794)
where~France
why~people were upset that the promises of social equality and anti-poverty were not fullfilled by the government -
Creation of the Haitian Constitution
who~ toussant L'Overuture, Napoleon Bonaparte
what~ a deal that L'Overture tried to make with Napoleon Bonaparte
when~1801
where~ Saint Domingue
why~ Toussiant wanted to make peace with Napoleon Bonaparte and have them sign a mutual treaty. -
Penninsular War
who~ France and Spain
what~ a war between France and Spain
when~ 1808-1814
where~ Peninsula, (southern France)
why~ France went through Spain without their permission, to get to Portugal. -
Congress of Viena
who~ European state Embassadors
what~ a meeting of state embassadors that was to settle conflict like who gets what lands.
when~ 1814-1815
where~ Vienna
why~ Becasue they wanted to prevent conflict over lands in the future, so by dividing it up peacefully, they would ensure a peaceful future for their nations. -
Opium War
who~ China and British
what~ A war between China and Britain because Britain wouldnt stop trading opium, a habit forming drug.
when~ 1839
where~ Naval battle
why~ Because Britain wouldnt stop trading a habit forming drug called opium, until the chinese started the war. -
Signing of the treaty of Nanjing
who~ Britain and China
what~ A treaty stating that Britain would get the Chinese island of Hong Kong.
when~ 1842
where~ Hong Kong.
why~ Because the British had proved that they were stronger then China, and since they defeated them in the opium war, they wanted the island to prevent another. -
Signing of the treaty of Kanagawa
who~ Matthew Perry, Japan
what~ A treaty establishing that US could "establish relations"with Japan (trade)
when~ 1853
where~ Japan
why~ Bacause US wanted to have Japan as a trading partner -
Matthew Perry goes to Japan
who~ Matthew Perry
what~ Matthew Perry travels to Japan to establish a treaty, making them a trading partner to the US
when~ 1853
where~ Japan
why~ Because the US wanted Japan as trading partner -
Meji Era
who~ Matsuhito
what~ An era who was ruled by a man named Matsuhito
when~ 1867-1912
where~ Japan
why~ Tokugawa shogun stepped down, allowing 15 year ols Matsuhito ro create a new government
