World History

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  • Invention of Dash Wheels

    Invention of Dash Wheels

  • Invention of the Spinning Jenny

    Invention of the Spinning Jenny

  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

  • Boston Tea Party. Chests of tea are dumped into the sea by colonists disguised as Native Americans

    Boston Tea Party. Chests of tea are dumped into the sea by colonists disguised as Native Americans

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    American Revolution

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

  • Americans surrender Charlestown

    Americans surrender Charlestown

  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

  • Last British troops leave New York City

    Last British troops leave New York City

  • Invention of the Thresher

    Invention of the Thresher

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    French Revolution

  • Tennis Court Oath

    Tennis Court Oath

  • Take over the Bastille

    Take over the Bastille

  • Declaration of the Rights of Men

    Declaration of the Rights of Men

  • The Free Coloreds led an uprising

    The Free Coloreds led an uprising

  • Bois Caïman ceremony is held. Slaves plan their rebellion

    Bois Caïman ceremony is held. Slaves plan their rebellion

  • Some estates are burned down by slaves. Some warn their masters, but they refuse to believe

    Some estates are burned down by slaves. Some warn their masters, but they refuse to believe

  • Black people/slaves revolt against plantations

    Black people/slaves revolt against plantations

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    Haitian Revolution

  • Slaves burn down the city of Le Cap and destroy plantations

    Slaves burn down the city of Le Cap and destroy plantations

  • Governor Blanchelande attacks and is victorious when attacking the rebels/slaves

    Governor Blanchelande attacks and is victorious when attacking the rebels/slaves

  • Invetion of the Cotton Gin

    Invetion of the Cotton Gin

  • Reign of Terror

    Reign of Terror

  • Robespierre is executed. End of the Reign of Terror

    Robespierre is executed. End of the Reign of Terror

  • New constitution is created. The Directory is formed

    New constitution is created. The Directory is formed

  • France takes control of most of Haiti

    France takes control of most of Haiti

  • Louverture allies with England and the United States

    Louverture allies with England and the United States

  • Napoleon Coup d'etat

    Napoleon Coup d'etat

  • Louverture becomes Governor General for life in Saint-Domingue. Slavery is abolished forever

    Louverture becomes Governor General for life in Saint-Domingue. Slavery is abolished forever

  • Revolutionary leaders form organized armies to expell the French forever

    Revolutionary leaders form organized armies to expell the French forever

  • Haitian Independence

    Haitian Independence

  • The first British invasion of the Río de la Plata is defeated by an army led by Santiago de Liniers

    The first British invasion of the Río de la Plata is defeated by an army led by Santiago de Liniers

  • The second British invasion of the Río de la Plata is defeated

    The second British invasion of the Río de la Plata is defeated

  • Attempt for secret meeting. Viceroy rejects it

    Attempt for secret meeting. Viceroy rejects it

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    Argentine Revolution

  • Independence of Colombia

    Independence of Colombia

    Simon Bolivar helped gain its independence
  • Chile Independence

    Chile Independence

    Jose de San Martin helped gain its independence
  • Independence of Venezuela

    Independence of Venezuela

    Simon Bolivar helps Venezuela get its independence from the Spanish Crown.
  • National Flag of Argentina is created by Manuel Belgrano

    National Flag of Argentina is created by Manuel Belgrano

  • San Martin becomes commander of the Patriot Army

    San Martin becomes commander of the Patriot Army

  • Napoleon is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo

    Napoleon is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo

  • Argentinian Independence

    Argentinian Independence

    Jose de San Martin helped gain its independence
  • Bolivar imposed a centralized authority and rebuilt the army. Bolivar invaded New Grant and Venezuela and won against Morillo’s Forces

    Bolivar imposed a centralized authority and rebuilt the army. Bolivar invaded New Grant and Venezuela and won against Morillo’s Forces

  • Peru Independence

    Peru Independence

    Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin participated on its independence
  • Independence of Panama

    Independence of Panama

    Simon Bolivar helps gain its independence
  • USA recognizes independence

    USA recognizes independence

  • Independence of Ecuador

    Independence of Ecuador

    Simon Bolivar helped achieve its independence
  • Bolivian Independence

    Bolivian Independence

    Simon Bolivar helped gain its independence
  • Independence of Bolivia from Spain

    Independence of Bolivia from Spain

  • Buenos Aires re-enters confederation

    Buenos Aires re-enters confederation

  • Spain recognizes independence

    Spain recognizes independence

  • Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay declare way on Paraguay

    Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay declare way on Paraguay

  • Invention of the Dynamite

    Invention of the Dynamite

  • Invention of the Telephone

    Invention of the Telephone

  • Invention of the LightBulb

    Invention of the LightBulb

  • First Electrical Power Plant

    First Electrical Power Plant

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