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Thirty Years' War
The Thirty Year's War was a war that took place in Central Europe. This war started with the Catholic and Protestant states, as it caused conflict. During the war, approximately 8 million casualties occurred and famine and diseases spread across Central Europe. This has resulted to divisions in religions and faiths and beliefs.
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English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights was an act then came as law when signed by William III and Mary II. William III and Mary II became the co-rulers of England once King James II was overthrown. The English Bill of Rights contains a list of King James’ misdeeds, 13 articles, outlining specific freedoms, and confirmation that William III and Mary II were to be the successors.
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War of Austrian Succession
The death of Emperor Charles VI (1685–1740) resulted into the War of Austrian Succession. King Frederick II of Prussia then invaded Silesia, resulting to the First and Second Silesian Wars. Peace was made 8 years later. The war ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1748, making Maria Theresa an Austrian ruler. Though, Prussia still possessed Silesia.
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American Revolution
The American Revolution was when British colonists decided to rebel against America. The 13 colonies that rebelled were; Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, and Rhode Island. Protests and arguments led up to the American Revolution before war began. This then resulted to the agreement to the Treaty of Paris.
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Stamp Act
The Stamp Act of 1765 was passed by the British Parliament. This then required all American colonists to pay a tax on each printed piece of paper that has been used. Though the cost of the Stamp Act was not too much for one to handle, the standard it seemed to set was what the colonists found offensive.
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Treaty of Paris
Because of the Treaty of Paris being signed, it ended the American Revolution. John Jay, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin went to France to negotiate the peace treaty with David Hartley who was a representative for King George III. Great Britain gave up their colonies in order for them to form as an independent nation.
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French Revolution
The French Revolution took place in Paris, France and lasted 10 years. There were many factors that contributed to the cause of the French Revolution, such as; King Louis XVI leaving his country bankrupt, peasants struggling to make ends meet, France's involvement in the American Revolution, and more. This led to the end of the monarchy and the execution of King Louis XVI. Napoleon Bonaparte then took over.
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Tennis Court Oath
The Tennis Court Oath, also known as Serment du Jeu de Paume, was a vow not to disband the members of the French Third Estate. The Third Estate were not to separate until a new French constitution was established. On June 13, 1789, the Third Estate declared themselves as the National Assembly. This event happened about a month after the French Revolution.
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Storming of the Bastille
The Storming of the Bastilles was a violent attack directed at the government. The French were furious at the food shortages that they were experiencing and the taxes that needed to be paid. Because of King Louis XVI’s debts, this led to King Louis XVI being overthrown, continuing the events following the French Revolution.
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Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror, also called La Terreur, was a period during the French Revolution where executions took place. During the Reign of Terror approximately 300,000 suspects were taken into custody, 17,000 were executed, and about 10,000 died in prison. This event ended when Maximilien Robespierre, the leading member of the Committee of Public Safety, was executed on July 27, 1794, along with about 1,400 other people.
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