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Nicolaus Copernicus publishes the heliocentric theory in 1543. His theory states that the sun does not revolve around the earth but the earth and the planets go around the sun.
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In 1651, Thomas Hobbes published his book Leviathan. The book was the foundation most of Western political philosophy.
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau publishes his book, TheSocial Contract. The Social Contract inspired revolutionaries and politicial reforms in Europe.
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America declares independence from Great Britian. Declaration of Independence is signed.
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During the revolution, the palace of Versailles was stormed. Also, King Louis was executed, later so was his wife.
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The storming of Bastille was a flashpiont in the French Revolution. It was the third event in the beginning of the French Revolution.
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A Vindication of the Rights of Women was an early work of feminist philosophy.
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On Jan. 21, 1793 King Louis the 16th was arrested and the behead in a public execution. He was the first victum of the Reign of Terror. The Reign of Terror was a period of mass executions of "enemies of the revolution".
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Napoleon took advantage of how weak France was so he could crown himself emperor. He was later exiled to Saint Helena because he was declared an outlaw.
