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Proclamation of 1763
Increased the tension between Britain and the colonies -
Boston Massacre
One of the events that set the United States off and brewed more anger, signified Britain's mistreatment of the colonies -
Boston Tea Party
Signified America’s rebellion and is still a significant date in modern times -
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American Revolution
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Declaration of Independence
Became a document that served as an influence for ensuing revolutions such as France -
French and US Alliance
The United States couldn't have gained indepence from Britian if it weren't for their support from France. Without this alliance, the course of history could have very well been changed drastically. -
British Surrender at Yorktown
The British surrendered to the United States at Yorktown. This resulted in American victory and the production of the Treaty of Paris. -
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French Revolution
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Storming of Bastille
Ahough it freed few prisoners, it served as the symbolic start of the French Revolution. -
Start of Haitian Revolution
Slaves of Saint Domingue rebelled and started the Haitian Revolution -
French Preoccupied
With France declaring war against Britain, it gave the Haitians a huge advantage against the preoccupied French. -
Louis XVI excecuted
The execution of Louis XVI was a huge event for the French revolutionaries. His last words were, "Gentlemen, I am innocent of everything of which I am accused. I wish that my blood may be able to cement the happiness of the French." -
Exection of Robespierre
Robespierre was the prominent figure of the Reign of Terror. His execution with his own gulliotine had a lot of significance for the French revolutionaries. -
Haitian independence
Dessalines declared Haiti independent. -
Napoleanic Code
Napolean created the French Civil Code. It contained various rights for French civilians including freedom of religion and mobility throughout France. -
Napolean elected consul for life
Start of his reign and his hunger for more land and power. -
Napolean abdicated
Start of post-Napoleonic era in France. -
Jesus's Brother
Hong Xiuquan determined himself the brother of Jesus. This made him more attractive to his followers and is partly why his rebellion gained more followers. -
Taiping Rebellion gains momentum
Began recruiting with his friends, Yang Xiuqing and Issachar Jacox Roberts, sect gained a lot of power. -
Treaty of Nanking
Qing Dynasty loses first Opium War in 1842 and results in the signing of the Treaty of Nanking. This did not solve the opium trading problem in China. The Chinese believed this treaty was unequal and Hong Kong was given over to the British. Hong Kong was finally returned in 1997, but the Western influence is very apparent. -
Start of Philippine Revolution
Bonifacio proclaims The Philippine Revolution against Spain. His followers gathered at Caloocan to begin their revolt. -
Philippine Independence
Aguinaldo proclaims that the Philippines are now independent from Spain. Both the Spanish and Americans don't acknowledge the Philippine independence. Later in the Treaty of Paris, the Philippines is still not seen as indeoendent and is given to the United States.
