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.