Absolutism and Revolution

By 24churley
  • 1556

    Charles V splits Hapsburgs controlled empire into two kingdoms; Spain and Austria

    Charles V wanted to better manage the territory so in order to do so he split up power so he would not be able to be forced out of power.
  • Spanish Armada occurs

    Spanish Armada occurs

    The Spanish Armada was a huge fleet of ships sent to invade England, they went around though destroying some of their ships. The supposed unbeatable force was destroyed against England afterwards.
  • Henry IV issues Edict of Nantes

    Henry IV issues Edict of Nantes

    It allowed Huguenots religious toleration in France.

  • Tudor dynasty ends and Stuart begins

    Elizabeth I refused to have kids so when she died it went to Elizabeth’s cousin Mary Stuart.
  • Thirty Years War begins in Austria

    Thirty Years War begins in Austria

    The people did not like Ferdinand's II ruling since he was Catholic. When there was a fight between a protestant and catholic where one was thrown out a window.
  • Louis XIV starts building Versailles

    Louis XIV starts building Versailles

    Louis XIV wanted everyone with power near him so he had a huge palace built for him and all of the other people. It was very lavish and had many rooms, gardens, and fountains.
  • English Civil War Begins

    English Civil War Begins

    The people were tired of absolute rules, especially Charles I.
  • Peace of Westphalia ends the Thirty Years War

    Peace of Westphalia ends the Thirty Years War

    The Peace of Westphalia was a series of treaties to end the thirty years war. Since so many powers were involved in the war, other international problems were also solved.
  • Oliver Cromwell becomes Lord Protector

    Oliver Cromwell becomes Lord Protector

    Oliver was established as head of government.

  • English Bill of Rights is signed

    William III and Mary II signed it after overthrew King James II. The Bill of Rights was so the King could not make decisions without Parliament.
  • Peter starts building St Petersburg

    Peter starts building St Petersburg

    Peter wanted a warm water port so he got the land needed on the Baltic sea after taking it to Sweden.
  • The Creation of the National Assembly

    The Creation of the National Assembly

    An assembly to represent the third estate or lower class. It was for 98 percent of the population.
  • The Tennis Court Oath

    The Tennis Court Oath

    The third estate said they will not rest until they get a representative, constitutional government.
  • The Storming of the Bastille

    The Storming of the Bastille

    In Paris, France the revolutionists needed ammunition so they stormed the place thinking the king held some there. When they found none they tore the place down and killed a bunch of people.

  • The Declaration of the Rights of Man & the Citizen

    A document that men are equal and are to be free. The government should also protect these rights.
  • Women March on Versailles

    Women March on Versailles

    The “Fish Ladies” were upset, mainly with Marie Antionette. They stormed in and took them to show how bad it was for them.

  • The National Assembly Issues the Constitution of 1791

    Stated that the King could not do everything himself. There was now legislation.
  • The Execution of Louis XVI

    The Execution of Louis XVI

    Louis XVI raised pricings for his and Marie Antoinette and the lower class was very upset.
  • The Reign of Terror Begins

    The Reign of Terror Begins

    There was mass murders in France. Also where citizens turned on each other.
  • The Execution of Maximillian Robespierre

    The Execution of Maximillian Robespierre

    He was a French revolutionist. He was killed because people got mad at him for feeding the Reign of Terror.