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Boston Tea Party
In retaliation to the taxes brought onto the Americans due to the debt of Britain, many colonists dressed up as Native Americans and dumped British Tea into the Boston Harbor. This was an act of rebellion toward the British, and helped start the American Revolution. -
The Declaration of Independece signed
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The Signing of the Treaty of Paris
When the Treaty of Paris was signed, it signaled the end of the American Revolution. This was the final product of the American Revolution. -
Third Estate becomes National Assembly
After being being beaten by the clergy and nobility in a estate gathering, the third Estate, also known as the peasants, broke away and formed the Naitonal Assembly, which helped during the French Revolution -
Haitian Slaves freed
After capturing one third of the island, the newly instated French Legislative Assembly saw the trouble if this wasn't handled, so they granted the slaves freedom and more rights to the free people of color. -
Execution of Louis XVI
Before the French Revolution, King Louis XVI and his associates were living well, unlike the peasants, whom were starving to death. Louis's attempt to restore France failed, and soon, a revolt started. After France was declared a republic, Louis was tried and executed. This led the oppurtunity to Napoleon to gain the point of power. -
Leclerc to enter Haiti
When Napoleon took over France, he wanted to reinstate slavery in Haiti. So, he sent Leclerc to recapture Haiti. This failed and Napoleon ceased to try to take over Haiti -
Napoleon Surrenders
After sustaining major losses in the attempted invasion of Prussia, Napoleon returned to France and gave up his throne. After this he surrendered to the British, who exiled him for the next six years until his death. -
Mexico earns Independance
After fighting for ten years, the Mexican population was fighting against the Spanish, as the Spanish had the most power in Mexico. It was during this 10 years that Spain's power was weakening. By 1821, Mexico had gained the upperhand and Spain gave up Mexico. -
Pedro Declares Brazil Independant
After his father, the King of Portugal, went back to his ruling country, Pedro was placed in charged of the Portugese colony. After some discussion, Pedro decided to declare Brazil an independant country, making himself the king.
