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The Boston Tea Party
Colonist revoult against the Tea Act by dumping British tea imports into the harbor. -
Metting of the first Continental Congress
In response to the Intolerable Acts dlegates from12 of thecolonies met to plan British boycotts and speak of rebellion. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Bttkles of Lexington anmd Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolution. It is a mystery as to who fired the first shots of the Revolution. -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
The signing of the Declaration of Indepence establsihed The United States of America as an independent country. -
The Battle of Yorktown
At the Battle of Yorktown, the British General Cornwallis surrendered to General Washington, ending the American revolution and granting indpendence to the United States. -
Simon Bolivar Born
Simon Bolivar was on of the most influential politicians in the history of South America. He helped liberate most of latin America from Spanish Control. -
George Washington Inaugurated
George Washingotn was unanimously elected President by the Electoral College. -
Tennis Court Oath
On this day, the members of the Third Estate were locked out of the Estates-General. they then went to a nearby tennis court and signed the tennis Court Oath. They proclaimed themselves the National Assembly and announced their opposition to King Louis XVI. -
Storming of the Bastille
A crowd of about 1000 revolutionaries stormed the Bastille to try to steal weapons and take down this symbol of monarchical tyranny -
Declaration of the Rights of Man signed
The Declaration of the Rights of Man was inspired by The Enlightenment and wrote of the the rights of the estates. -
Haitian Revolution Begins
The Haitian Revolution was the only slave revolt to lead to the creation of a state. It was also the only revolution except the American Revolution to occur before the 19th century. -
King Louis XVI Executed
King Louis XVI was executed by the National Assembly for being the king. He was the last Bourbon king of France. -
Slavery ended in Haiti
The Haitian revolution led to the abolitionn of slavery in Haiti and the founding of the Haitian Republic -
Start of the Reign of Terror
Maximillian Robespierre helps to lead the Reign of Terror (1793-1794). During this period 16,594 people, mainly French government officials, were executed by the guillotine. -
Napolean Invades Portugal
Napolean had gained power from the French Revolution and invaded Portugal. The royal family fled to colonies in South America. Portugal was distracted with Napoleon and the colonies toook the opportunity as a chance to rebel. -
Mexico Gains Independance
September 16th marks the beginning of a ten year struggle for Mexico's independence from Spain. -
Paraguay becomes independent
Paraguay became the first of the Latin American colonies to become indepent after organized rebellions. -
The Admirable Campaign
Simon Bolivar started the Admirable Campaign with the hope to give his people the glory that the French had after their Revolution. -
Paez becomes President of Venezuela
Jose Antonio Paez was a personalist leader. He held control in Venezuela from 1830 to 1848. -
American Constitution Ratified
The American Constitution is ratified by an unamimous vote in the first state(Delware) creating a new nation.
