Enlightenment and Nationalist Revolutions

By nalwash1

  • Montesquieu publishes book, On the Spirit of Laws

    This book shared politicial theories.

  • America declares independence

    America delared independence from the British.

  • French Revolution

    This Revolution was one of the bloodiest revolutions, but it did remove the king.

  • Napoleon overthrows the Directory through a coup d’etat

    It seems that overnight Napoleon has become one of the consuls.

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

    Napoleon crowns himself emporer but the people agree with his decision.

  • Haiti wins freedom from France

    This is the first revolution in Latin America which was the only successful slave rebellion.

  • Padre Hidalgo calls for Mexican Independence

    This father started the Mexican Revolution.

  • Napoleon is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo

    This was Napoleon's last battle.