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MONTESQUIEU PUBLISHES 'The Spirit of Laws'
Montesquieu published this work in France. It was a work that promoted the separation of powers and democratic government. This idea influenced future constitutions and was fundamental to modern democracies, especially inspiring the French Revolution. -
THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR
The Seven Years' War was a conflict between Great Britain and France, involving other powers and indigenous tribes over territories in North America. It spanned Europe, America, Africa, India, and the Philippines.
The war left Britain with massive debt, leading to tensions with its colonies , which eventually culminated in the American Revolution in 1775. -
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE U.S.A
Its official title is 'The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America'. This document was drafted by the Second Continental Congress in the Pennsylvania State House. The principal author was Thomas Jefferson, who proclaimed that the thirteen American colonies had declared themselves as thirteen new sovereign and independent states, no longer recognizing British rule. Instead, they formed a new nation: the United States. -
THE TREATY OF PARIS
The Treaty of Paris of 1783 was signed by David Hartley, representing King George III, along with John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay, representatives of the United States in Paris, France. This agreement officially ended the American Revolution and recognized the independence of the thirteen colonies. It was crucial because it consolidated the independence of the United States and defined its territory. -
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
In the Palace of Versailles, the Third Estate declared itself the "National Assembly," challenging the king and other estates.
This act marked the beginning of a radical shift in France’s political system, advancing toward the abolition of the Ancien Régime. -
STORMING OF THE BASTILLE
The citizens of Paris stormed the Bastille (a fortress symbolizing the oppression of King Louis XVI's monarchical regime). This event demonstrated the power of the people over the monarchy, symbolizing the fall of despotism and the beginning of a shift toward the ideals of liberty and justice. -
THE DECLARATION OF RIGHTS OF MAN AND CITIZENS
In Versailles, the National Assembly approved this document, which expressed the fundamental principles of equality, liberty, and fraternity, becoming the pillars of the French Revolution. It was a significant event in the history of human rights and laid the foundation for the creation of a more democratic society in France. -
THE FLIGHT TO VARENNES
King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette attempted to escape to Montmédy to join loyalist forces, but were recognized and returned to Paris. This event contributed to the abolition of the monarchy, the establishment of the First French Republic, and the execution of Louis XVI.