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French philosopher and political thinker best known for his work: "The Spirit of the Laws". He developed the idea of the separation of powers dividing government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches -
The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement that emphasized reason, science, and individual rights.
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George Washington was the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. He led the American forces to victory in the Revolutionary War. -
James Watt fue un inventor escocés que mejoró la máquina de vapor, haciéndola más eficiente y clave para la Revolución Industrial. La unidad “vatio” lleva su nombre. -
Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd President of the United States, serving from 1801 to 1809. He authored the Declaration of Independence. -
The Industrial Revolution was a period where machines and factories replaced manual work, starting in 18th-century in Britain. It brought faster production, new inventions, and economic growth.
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Louis XVI was the King of France from 1774 until 1792. He faced financial crises, social unrest, and growing opposition, which contributed to the French Revolution. He was eventually overthrown, tried for treason, and executed by guillotine in 1793. -
Robespierre was a French revolutionary leader and influential Jacobin who played a major role during the Reign of Terror and was executed in 1794. -
Robespierre was a French revolutionary leader and influential Jacobin who played a major role during the Reign of Terror and was executed in 1794. -
The American Revolution was a war between the thirteen American colonies and Great Britain. The colonies fought for independence, inspired by ideas of liberty and self-government, and won, leading to the creation of the United States of America.
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The Declaration of Independence is the document in which the American colonies declared their freedom from Britain. Written mainly by Thomas Jefferson, it stated that people have natural rights and that governments must protect them. It marked the beginning of the United States as an independent nation. -
Fue un ingeniero británico conocido como el “padre de los ferrocarriles”. Diseñó la locomotora "Rocket" y creó una de las primeras líneas ferroviarias modernas, impulsando el desarrollo del transporte por tren. -
The French Revolution was a time of political and social upheaval in France. It began with the anger at King Louis XVI and economic problems, and ended when Napoleon Bonaparte took power.
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The Old Demographic Cycle was a stage in population history characterized by high birth rates and high death rates, which resulted in slow population growth. -
The Battle of Austerlitz, also called the Battle of the Three Emperors, was fought between Napoleon’s French forces and the Russian and Austrian armies. It was a decisive French victory. -
The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval battle between the British Royal Navy, led by Admiral Nelson, and the combined fleets of France and Spain. The British won decisively. -
The Battle of Jena was fought between Napoleon’s army and the Prussian forces. The French won a decisive victory, crushing the Prussian army and allowing Napoleon to occupy much of Prussia. -
Friedrich Engels fue un filósofo y economista alemán, colaborador de Karl Marx, y coautor de obras clave del marxismo, como El Manifiesto Comunista.
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Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. He led the nation through the Civil War, worked to preserve the Union, and took key steps to abolish slavery. -
The Battle of Leipzig, also called the Battle of Nations, was fought between Napoleon’s army and the allied forces of Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Sweden. It ended in a decisive defeat for Napoleon. -
Mijaíl Bakunin fue un revolucionario y teórico ruso, uno de los principales líderes del anarquismo, defensor de la libertad individual y la acción directa contra el Estado y la autoridad. -
The Battle of Waterloo was fought in Belgium between Napoleon Bonaparte’s army and the allied forces led by the Duke of Wellington and Prussian General Blücher. Napoleon was defeated, ending his rule as Emperor of France and marking the end of the Napoleonic Wars -
Thomas Alva Edison fue un inventor estadounidense que creó la bombilla práctica y el fonógrafo, siendo una figura clave en el desarrollo tecnológico moderno. -
Friedrich Engels fue un filósofo y economista alemán, colaborador de Karl Marx, y coautor de obras clave del marxismo, como El Manifiesto Comunista. -
Thomas Alva Edison fue un inventor estadounidense que creó la bombilla práctica y el fonógrafo, siendo una figura clave en el desarrollo tecnológico moderno. -
The First of May is an international day celebrating workers and labor movements. It originated in the late 19th century, especially after the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago, and is marked by demonstrations, rallies, and events advocating workers’ rights and social justice.