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Montesquieu publishes Spirit of Laws
Montesquieu's book was very important because his writings influenced the US government and it also established the concept of chechs and balances s well as seperation of power. -
Colonies declare independence
This is a momentous event because it spells the beginning of the end for the British Empire, establishes the modern most powerful country in the world and also helps inspire the French revolution among others. -
French Revolution
This event spreads the Enlightenment ideas further around Europe as well asflipping the balances in European governments. -
Napoleon overhtrows directory in coup d' etat
This is major because it sets the French empire up for partially reverting to its old way but also prepares it for it Europen conquest. -
Napoleon crowns himself Emperor of France
With this Napoleon begins creating a vast empire with him either controlling or being allies with many of the European states. -
Haiti wins freedom from France
After a long period of civil unrest General Toussaint L'Ouverture forms an army of slaves and pushes the French out of Haiti and declares its independence thus robbing France of their most lucrative colony. -
Padre Hidalgo calls for Mexican independence
He began the war for independence from Spain as well as commanded forces in the war. -
Napoleon defeated at Waterloo
This ened Napoleon's imperial rule over France as well as restored King Louis the eighteenth to power in France. Shortly after Napoleon was exiled.
