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Jan 1, 1540
Scientific Revolution
Refers to historical changes in thought and believe, to changes in social and institutional organization, that unfolded in Europe between roughly 1540-1700, beginning with Nicholas Copernicus, who asserted a heliocentric cosmos, it ended with Isaac Newton, who proposed universal laws and a mechanical universe. -
Enlightment
European intellectual movement that emphazised reason and individualism rather than tradition, heavily influenced by philosophers such as Descartes, Locke, and Newton. It was held in the late 17th to late 18th centuries. -
US Revolution
Also known as the American Revolutionary war and the US war of independence. The conflict arose from growing tensions between residents of Great Britain's 13 North AMerican colonies and the colonial government, which represented the British Crown. Started April 19th 1775 and ended September 3rd 1783. -
US Independence
Also referred to as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It declared that the 13 former British colonies declared themselves as part of the United States of America. This celebation is commonly associated with fireworks, barbecues, family reunions and picnics; also, American often dress in red, white and blue representing the American flag. -
French Revolution
A watershed event in modern european history, it began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790's with the ascent of Napoelon Bonaparte. During this period, French citizens razed and redisigned their country's political landscape, uprooting centuries-old institutions such as absolute monarchy and the feudal system. Influenced by Enlightment ideals.
