-
Period: 1500 to
Revolutions Timeline
-
Thirty Years' War
The war began as a religious dispute, but then turned into a long, bloody war. Resulting in eight million deaths. In the end the war changed the face of central Europe and religions in nation-states. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/topics/reformation/thirty-years-war -
English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights limits the powers of the king and queen. The cause of this was unfair taxation on the common people. It is important because it completely changed the way of the government by providing rules that balance out the unfair treatment between the social pyramid in the government. https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-the-english-bill-of-rights-definition-summary-history.html -
War of the Austrian Succession
The immediate cause of the war was the death of Emperor Charles VI. The war involved most of the great powers and lesser powers of Europe. It is important because it changed the rules for the common people. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Austrian_Succession -
American Revolution
The American Revolution was caused by British tight reign over the American colonies. The American Revolution is important because it is how the United States became what it is today.https://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution.php -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act imposed on all the American colonists and required them to pay tax on every piece of printed document they used and were forced to use British stamps. The Stamp Act is important because it changed the ways of many things like ship's papers, legal documents, licenses, newspapers, publications, even playing cards were taxed.https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/stamp-act -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ended The American Revolution. It was signed by The United States and British Representatives.https://2001-2009.state.gov/r/pa/ho/time/ar/14313.htm -
French Revolution
The French Revolution was important because it spread the ideas of Enlightenment across Europe, which lead to nationalism. The Revolution started because of unfair taxation between the nobles and common people. https://www.history.com/topics/france/french-revolution -
Storming of the Bastille
The cause of the Storming of the Bastille was the 30,000 lbs of gun powder stored in that old prison and once the Parisians heard about it they stormed it. This event was important because it was one of the events that triggered the French Revolution.https://www.historyonthenet.com/why-was-the-storming-of-the-bastille-important -
Tennis Court Oath
The Tennis Court Oath was made on a tennis court in the early stages of the French Revolution. The oath was a vow "never to separate and to reassemble wherever circumstances require".https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennis_Court_Oath -
Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror's purpose was to fight off France's enemies and protect the country from foreign invaders. There were about 40,000 fatalities. The Reign of Terror is also important because there was a time period when it was no longer necessary but Robespierre continued it, in hopes of warding off everyone who was corrupt.https://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255/kat_anna/terror.html