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Galileo discovers moons in our solar systems
During his time of study, with a homemade microscope that he created he discovered that there were 3 "stars" circling around a planet in our solar system. Thus, Galileo discovered that the stars were actually moons that surrounded it, therefore changing Galileo's perspective on the solar system completely. -
Francis Bacon publishes Novum Organum (A new method)
Francis Bacon decided to publish the book in order to release his opinion on how he explains a new system of logic which was the scientific method which was popularized after releasing his book, since Galileo was the first to "discover" the scientific method, Francis Bacon added on to this belief. -
Louis the XIV takes rule of France
At this time, Louis XIV takes the the responsibility of being king in which he has complete control of 19 million subjects. -
John Locke publishes Two treatises of Government
John Locke published the treaties to state how in order to have balance, we must give some of our power away to allow an order of government to take control and protect the subjects. They exist for the peoples benefit, though if those natural rights are abused, the people have the right to take it back. -
Montesquieu publishes Spirit of the Laws
States the separation of power, and to preserve the laws with a constitutional system of government. -
Rousseau publishes the social contract in France
States how society live together with the idea of "moral" and "political" rule of power. -
King Louis XVI approves military aid to American colonies
King Louis XVI decided to provide military aid to the American colonies only to exhaust the Americans and blunt their power. -
The Bastille is stormed by citizens of Paris
The drastic increase of prices, too much political power being set in place, many craftsmen and store owners decided that they would riot against the King of Paris, all well trying to destroy the Bastille which was the Royal authority of Paris. -
Estates System (feudalism) abolished
Abolished the Feudal system stated by the National assembly. -
Declaration of the rights of man presented by national assembly
Created this declaration to end Feudalism from Tax, freedom, and freedom for all. All citizens were expected to take part in this agreement. -
The " Womens march"; King and Queen "kidnapped" back to Paris
During this time, prices and bread were scarce, incredibly difficult to obtain. With the King in Versailles, the women in the marketplace took a stance and all decided to go from Paris to Versailles in order to return the King back to Paris, so that he would tend to their needs. -
Haitian Revolution begins in French colony of Saint-Domingue
The french revolutionary government allowed wealthy black people citizenship, though many white planters disagreed with this idea. Because of this, the fight between former slaves and whites began. -
France declares war on Austria
The invasion of Austria troops refused to call down from the french border, which led for France to declare the war. -
First use of the guillotine
Used so that all citizens that were executed were placed on a more "humane" device. -
Louis the XVI executed
Brought after being guilty for treason. The reasoning being was because he relinquished his royal power to the revolutionary government. -
Committee on Public Safety established; start of Reign of Terror
The objective was to protect France, specifically the enemies and overthrow the government. -
Marie Antoinette executed
the Revolutionary tribunal found Marie Antoinette guilty of crimes against the state. -
French Republic abolishes slavery in their colonies
The french national convention finally abolished slavery in all french colonies. -
Robespierre executed
Robespierre was accused of dictatorship, and called for death at the kings trial. -
Napoleon Bonaparte declares himself Emperor of France
Napoleon declared himself emperor of France because he wanted to symbolically represent the idea that he would not be controlled by any subject but instead submit to the power that he grants himself.
