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Montesquieu publishes book, On the Spirit of Laws
Montesquieu was a influential Phiosophe during the Englightenment. He mainly believed that the government should be split up into different sections, so the government didn't have complete & absolute control of the country. Montesquieu's idea influenced the constitution. -
America declares Independence
During the second continental congress, a congress was organized and Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. -
French Revolution
During the French Revolution, the monarchy in France was overthrown and new enlightenment ideas were adopted. The image is of Bastlle Day, a historic moment of when the French people stormed the Bastille Prison and raided it for weapons, etc. -
Napoleon overthrows the Directory
Napoleon overthrew the Directory in a coup d'etat, or a violent and illegal siesure of government. He replaced the government with consuls. -
Napoleon crowns himself emperor
Napoleon declared himself emperor after getting rid of the other consuls and the pope, and began to create a vast European empire. At this point, Napoleon was at the peak of his power. -
Haiti wins freedom from France
Haiti won freedom from France through slave revolts. Toussaint Louverture started the revolts to freedom, and his lieutenant Dessalines finished it. -
Padre Hidalgo calls for Mexican Independence
Hidalgo was a priest who wanted independence from Spain. He organized many attacks on the Spaniards. -
Napoleon is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon takes his army of cavalry to fight the Russians & British. Unfortunately, the ground is muddy which is terrible for the cavalry and the Duke of Wellington easily beats Napoleon due to Napoleon's major disadvantage.
