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MOntesquieu believed in the seperation of powers and the checks and blances system, and he published a book that supported his ideas.
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The Americans declared their independence from the King and wrote a Declaration of Independence stating their rights.
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The revolution started in 1789 and ended in 1799. During this revolution, the people overthrew the absolute monarchy.
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Since Napoleon was winning all of his battles, he became more popular than the Directory with the people. He was than put into his first consul.
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After placing his own crown on his own head, Napoleon begins to create a vast European Empire by conquering lots of places.
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Several uprisings brought the importance of Haitian independence to Boukman, L'Ouverture, and Dessalines and soon the Hatians gained their independence.
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Miguel Hidalgo was a priest. He rang the Church bells to call everyone together because he believed that the people of Mexico deserved their rights and independence. This is called the Cry of Dolores.
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Napoleon lost to the British and Prussian armies at the famous Battle of Waterloo. This caused him to be exiled.
