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Hobbes writes Leviathan
Book written by Enlightenment thinker Thomas Hobbes, gave the first structure for a social contract -
Locke writes Two Treatieses of Government
John Locke published his works anonymously which gave an outline of ideas of natural rights -
French and Indian War
War between France and Britain in the Americas, both sides had natives fighting along side them, ultimately Britain had won, but both sides had accumulated large debt as a result -
American Revolution
Colonists in the AMURRRICCCASSS revolted against British rule as a result of unfair taxation without representation as well as other things. France aided the Colonists raising their debt even more. In the end Britain lost and AMURRRICCCAAA the greatest country to ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever exist was formed! Woooo AMMMURRRRRRICCCCCAAAAA!!! -
Calling of the Estates General
The first time since 1614, All three estates met to discuss issues with the government while being presided over by the King. nothing was accomplihsed because of power disputes between the estates. -
Tennis Court Oath
After being locked out of the Estates-General meeting, Nearly all of the Third estates signed an oath to stand against the unfair treatment they had been receiving, signalling retalliation against King Louis. -
France experiences "The Great Fear"
France was experiencing a grain shortage, and peasants had accused nobility of locking it away, causing riots in the streets and break ins among other violent acts. -
National Assembly composes "The Declaration of the Rights of Man."
A document from the French Revolution that defined individual rights as universal and could not be violated. -
August decrees.
Nineteen decrees made by the National Constituent Assembly -
Reign of Louis XVI
Louis ruled France and was disliked greatly by his people, and when Frances debts were going out of controll he taxed heavier instead of reducing spending. His people eventually executed him in 1793 -
Legislative Assembly is created.
The legislative body of France that took over from Octover 1 1791 to September 1792 -
France goes to war with Austria
France declared war on Austria, but lacked experience and discipline, soon Austria and Prussia would reach Paris and issue a manifesto. -
Louis XVI is executed.
Louis had been found guilty of treason and was sent to the guillotine -
Committee of Public Safety is formed.
A newly created committee in charge of Frances defense from foreign attacks and internal invasions -
Jean Paul Marat is killed
Killed while taking a bath by a woman claiming to have information on spies. -
Robespierre comes to power.
He was one of the most influencial lawmakers and inspired many enlightenment ideas of the 1700s -
Robespierre is executed
Executed for being a member of the Committee of Public Safety during the reign of terror. -
Napoleon Bonaparte comes to power
Became emperor of France and would attempt to conquer much of Europe. -
Louis XVI attempts to escape
As Louis tried to escape while icognito he was recognized and arrested -
France experience "Reign of Terror."
Rival political factions Girondins and the Jacobins clashed and were responsible for over 10,000 deaths
