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HISTORICAL EVENTS
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Montesquieu publishes `The Spirit of Laws´
Montesquieu published The Spirit of Laws in 1748, in France. The work, exploring the separation of powers and different types of government, influenced political thought worlwide and contributed to the dvelopment of modern democratic systems -
The French and Indian war
The French and Indian war was between Britain and France, with American alliances in both sides, in North America. It shaped colonial power dynamics , leading to British dominance. The British won the battle with the control of the French territories in North America -
The Declaration of Independence of the U.S. is approved
The Declaration of Independence was approved on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia by the Continental Congress. Written by Thomas Jefferson and others, it proclaimed the U.S. colonies' independence from Britain, marking a key moment in the chasing democracy -
The Treaty of Paris ends the American Revolutionary war
The Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolutionary War. Involving the United States, Britain, and allies, it was discuss in Paris. It recognized U.S. independence, marking a key movement in history -
The Deputies of the Third Estate declare themselves the National Assembly of France
The Third Estate deputies declared themselves the National Assembly in Versailles, France, asserting their right to represent the nation. This pivotal act challenged royal authority, marking the start of the French Revolution and revolutionary governance -
The Storming of the Bastille
The Storming of the Bastille occurred on July 14, 1789, in Paris, as revolutionaries attacked the fortress-prison, symbolizing tyranny. This event marked the start of the French Revolution unifying citizens against royal oppression and accomodation France's future -
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was approved
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, was approved on August 26, 1789, by France's National Assembly in Paris, affirmed individual freedoms and equality. It became a foundation of human rights and inspired global democratic movements -
The Flight to Varennes
King Louis XVI and his family attempted to flee revolutionary France. Captured in Varennes , it concentrated doubts in the monarchy and escalated the French Revolution's radical phase. This led to the abolition of the monarchy and LOUIS XVI's eventual execution.