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Montesquieu published his book, which was about checks and balances.
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America declares independence from Great Britain, through the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was written by Thomas Jefferson, and began the American Revolution.
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The French people, mostly the 3rd estate, rebel against Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. They succeed, and the Reign of Terror begins.
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Napoleon holds a plebiscite, or a vote of the people, to determine the emperor. Three people are chosen, and Napoleon gradually removes the others from power.
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Napoleon, in an iconic gesture, takes the crown from the pope and puts it on his own head. Once he is crowned Emperor, Napoleon expands his empire untill it is vast.
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Through the revolutionary leadership of Toussaint L'Overture, the slaves of Haiti revolt against France, and eventually gain their independence.
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Padre Miguel Hidalgo rallies together the town by ringing the church bell out of time. He convinces the town to march to Mexico City, and they get gunned down.
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Napoleon sealed his fate at the Battle of Waterloo, where he was defeated by Horatio Nelson. After this, he was exiled to St. Helena.
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