Enlightenment and Nationalist Revolutions

By Vishan
  • Montesquieu publishes book, On the Spirit of Laws

    Montesquieu publishes book, On the Spirit of Laws

    Montesquieu publishes his ideas of seperation of powers in this book.
  • America Declares Independance

    America Declares Independance

    This is the beginning of the American Revolution.
  • French Revolution

    French Revolution

    France begins its period of chaos.
  • Napoleon overthrows the Directory through a coup d’etat

    Napoleon overthrows the Directory through a coup d’etat

    Napolean rises to power.
  • Napoleon crowns himself emperor, begins to create a vast European Empire

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

    Napolean becomes one of the if not the most powerful man in Europe.
  • Haiti wins freedom from France

    Haiti wins freedom from France

    This is the only sucsessfull slave revolt.
  • Padre Hidalgo calls for Mexican Independence

    Padre Hidalgo calls for Mexican Independence

    This begins the Mexican revolution.
  • Napoleon is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo

    Napoleon is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo

    Napolean finally meets defeat.