Enlightenment and Nationalist Revolution

Montesquieu publishes book, On the Spirit of Laws

Nov 3, 1748

When Montesquieu wrote this he influenced many revolutions including our own. He was also in favor of aboloshing slavery and a separated government system.

America declares independence

Nov 3, 1776

America defeated the British and declared independence.This event definitely effects us today because then we would be under the control of the briitish

French Revolution

Nov 3, 1789

The French revolution consisted of many revolts and guillotine executions but eventually the french overthrew their king

Napoleon overthrows the Directory through a coup d’etat

Nov 3, 1799

Napolean decided to have a directory but kept decreasing the numbers until it was only him.

Napoleon crowns himself emperor, begins to create a vast European Empire

Nov 3, 1804

Napolean declared himself emperor. He made himself more powerful than anyone! Even the pope.

Haiti wins freedom from France

Nov 3, 1804

Haiti was 90% slaves and they were being treated very poorly so they revolted and evenually declared themselves independent.

Padre Hidalgo calls for Mexican Independence

Nov 3, 1810

Hidalgo was a priest and he saw how the povert was affecting the people so he called for independence.

Napoleon is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo

Nov 3, 1815

Napolean met his waterloo and was finally defeated. he was no longer very powerful after that. and was then sent to saint helena.