enlightenment

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  • The Edict of Nantes is revoked, leading to the persecution of French Protestants (Huguenots) and prompting many to flee the country.

    The Edict of Nantes is revoked, leading to the persecution of French Protestants (Huguenots) and prompting many to flee the country.

  • John Locke Publishes "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding"

    John Locke Publishes "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding"

    this became a foundational text of the enlightenment period
  • Jean Jacques Rosseau is born

    Jean Jacques Rosseau is born

    Rosseau would later become one of the most influential philosophers/ thinkers of the enlightenment period.
  • Montesquieu publishes "The Spirit of Laws," which argues for the separation of powers in government.

    Montesquieu publishes "The Spirit of Laws," which argues for the separation of powers in government.

  • Denis Diderot begins publishing the "Encyclopédie"

    Denis Diderot begins publishing the "Encyclopédie"

    this was a comprehensive compendium of knowledge and ideas.
  • Rousseau publishes "The Social Contract"

    Rousseau publishes "The Social Contract"

    "The Social Contract" argues for the sovereignty of the people and the importance of individual freedom
  • The American Revolution begins, inspired in part by Enlightenment ideas about liberty and democracy.

    The American Revolution begins, inspired in part by Enlightenment ideas about liberty and democracy.

  • Immanuel Kant publishes "Critique of Pure Reason"

    Immanuel Kant publishes "Critique of Pure Reason"

    "Critique of Pure Reason" argues for the importance of reason and logic in understanding the world.
  • The United States Constitution is written, influenced by Enlightenment ideas about government and political theory.

    The United States Constitution is written, influenced by Enlightenment ideas about government and political theory.

  • The French Revolution begins

    The French Revolution begins

    The French Revolution begins with the storming of the bastille prison in Paris.
  • The French Constitution of 1791 is adopted

    The French Constitution of 1791 is adopted

    this established a constitutional monarchy in France.
  • The French Republic is declared

    The French Republic is declared

    Louis XVI is deposed and executed
  • Maximilien Robespierre becomes the leader of the Committee of Public Safety

    Maximilien Robespierre becomes the leader of the Committee of Public Safety

    this begins the reign of terror
  • Robespierre is executed

    Robespierre is executed

    this ends the reign of terror
  • Napoleon Bonaparte seizes power in France in a coup d'état

    Napoleon Bonaparte seizes power in France in a coup d'état

  • Napoleon crowns himself Emperor of France

    Napoleon crowns himself Emperor of France

  • The Battle of Austerlitz takes place

    The Battle of Austerlitz takes place

    Napoleon's forces defeat a combined army of Russian and Austrian troops
  • Napoleon invades Russia

    Napoleon invades Russia

    this led to a disastrous military campaign that ultimately led to napoleons downfall.
  • Napoleon is defeated at the battle of waterloo

    Napoleon is defeated at the battle of waterloo

    after being defeated, Napoleon gets exiled to the island of Saint Helena.
  • Napoleon dies in exile

    Napoleon dies in exile

    this marks the end of the era of napoleon