World history Chapters 19 & 20

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  • Alessandro Volta (Chapter 21)

    Invented the first battery that stored energy.

  • Eli Whitney (Chapter 21)

    Introduced the idea of interchangeable parts and helped change the manufacturing industry.

  • Start of The National Assembly

    The national assembly was organized.
    Significance: To represent the third estate and eventually help reform France

  • The National Assembly Adopted the Declaration of the Rights of Man

    This declaration called for equality for all and protection of property. Significance: Was a stepping stone and an inspiration for the new constitution.

  • The Constitution of 1791

    The National Assembly presented France with its first constutution. This constitution made France a limited monarchy and set up sepertion of powers. Significance: Stopped the tyrant monarchy and built a government where not just one person has all the power.

  • France Declares War on Austria

    France delares war on Austria and eventually wins. Significance: This proves that even though the french won wars, the french citizens' lives were no improving.

  • First Meeting of The National Convention

    The National Convention was organized during chaos. Significance: The National Convention found a trunk of letter from the king plotting to crush the revolution. This fired up the citizens and activists.

  • Start of the Reign of Terror

    The Reign of Terror, led by Maximilien Robespierre, attacked anyone who was a threat to France. Significance: Furthered the revolution by killing off those who did not support it.

  • Start of The Directory

    (exact date unknown)
    The Constitution of 1795 brought a new type of government called The Directory. The directory was a type of government led by an elected legislature and an exucutive branch made up of five people. Significance: Seperated powers and reminded the estates of their individual rights and power.

  • Napoleon Ruled France

    Napoleon conquored France and other countries with is superb military skills. He later became the emperor of france. Significance: He reformed the government and gave most of the people what they wanted.

  • Napoleonic Code is Made

    (exact date unknown)
    The Napoleonic code said that al men are created equal. It gave the freedom of religion and job choice. Significance: Completely reformed the government and inspired the future reforms.

  • 1814 Paris Constitution

    This constitution was made to give the middle class the right to vote. Significance: This right to vote was a huge step to reform for the midle class and the citizens as a whole.

  • Start of the Congress of Vienna

    (exact date unknown)
    The Congress of Vienna was led by the most successful conservatice men in the world. They strrengthened Vienna greatly. Significance: This shows that not only liberals and radicals want change. Conservatives also have good ideas for change and can change a government like the men in the Congress of Vienna did.

  • 1848 Itallian Uprising

    (exact date unknown)
    Italy uprised in a hope for a new government. Their uprising was not successful in the long run though. Significance: Even though the uprising failed, the people kept their ideas of reform and let them linger.

  • Gottlieb Daimler (Chapter 21)

    He buiuilt a combustion engine fueled by gasoline.

  • Thomas Alva Edison (Chapter 21)

    Invented the phonograph and the incandescent light bulb. He also invented an electric power plant that helped power NYC.

  • Alexander Graham Bell (Chapter 21)

    Invented the first telephone that became one of the largest industries today.

  • German Revolution

    The Germans revolted agains the goernment after soldiers took open fire on a crowd. They protested viciously for what they wanted but were not successful yet. Significance: The German people showed the government their power as a whole.

  • Uprising in Vienna

    After people heard about possibly oerthrowing Louis Philippe in France sparked the uprising in Vienna. They wanted a constitution, an end to feudalism, and the overthrow of Metternich. Significance: Vienna people got most of what they wanted by protesting and rioting.

  • Henry Ford (chapter 21)

    Invented the first assembly line that helped make manufacturing more efficient.

  • Orville Wright (Chapter 21)

    With his brother, they created the first ever airplane.

  • Guglielmo Marconi (chapter 21)

    Invented a new way to send signals without wires.

  • Revolutions of 1830s

    (exact date nknown)
    Belgium, France, Poland, Switzerland, and Italy all revolted in a 10 year span. Some were successful while others were not. Significance: Citizens found a greater sence of liberalism and nationalism.