American and French Revolutions

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    The Revolutions

  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    Patriots dump tea into Boston Harbor in protest against the tax on tea.
  • Signing of Declaration

    Signing of Declaration

    July 2-4, 1776: Signing of the Declaration of Independence, signaling the separation of the American colonies from England.
  • Ratification of the Constitution

    Ratification of the Constitution

    The date that the ratification and adoption of the US Constituion is celebrated
  • Storming of the Bastille

    Storming of the Bastille

    Storming of the Bastille in Paris: beginning of the French Revolution
  • Declaration of the Rights of Man issued

    Declaration of the Rights of Man issued

    The Declaration of the Rights of Man is issued, detailing the reasons for the revolution.
  • Beheading of Marie Antionette

    Beheading of Marie Antionette

    Marie Antoinette beheaded. Louix XVI was beheaded 10 monthes earlier in January 1793.