Enlightenment and Nationalist Revolutions

By Roshan Nayar
  • Montesquieu publishes book, On the Spirit of Laws

    Montesquieu publishes book, On the Spirit of Laws

    This was important because while writing our constitution, we used Montesquieu's ideas of government.
  • America declares independence

    America declares independence

    This was significant because America seperated from British rule and we were finally able to govern ourselves and make our own nation.
  • French Revolution

    French Revolution

    This event was important because this shaped and changed Frances government.
  • Napoleon overthrows the Directory through a coup d’etat

    Napoleon overthrows the Directory through a coup d’etat

    This is important because this was the start of Napoleon's rule in France.
  • Napoleon crowns himself emperor, begins to create a vast European Empire

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

    This was important because this was the event that signified that Naopleon was the supreme ruler of France.
  • Haiti wins freedom from France

    Haiti wins freedom from France

    This was a significant event because this was the first ever sucessful slave revolt.
  • Padre Hidalgo calls for Mexican Independence

    Padre Hidalgo calls for Mexican Independence

    This was an important event because this was the first time someone called for and uprising in Mexico to revolt against the Spanish.
  • Napoleon is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo

    Napoleon is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo

    This was a significant event because this was the final time Napoleon would get defetated, and this marked the end of the Napoleonic era.