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Passing of Voltaire
On May 30, 1778 François-Marie Arouet, pen name Voltaire, passed away in Paris, France. He died in his sleep at the age of 83. What is his historical significance? Voltaire was a philosopher during the Enlightenment period. He is known mainly for his satirical novel entitled Candide. http://www.pawcreek.org/salty-saints/the-tragic-death-of-voltaire-the-atheist nov 21 1694 -
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Passing of George Washington
On December 14,1799, George Washington passed away at the age of 67 in Mount Vernon, VA. His cause of death was a throat infection called epiglottis. His contribution to society was obviously being the first president, but he was also a very important figure in the American Revolution. Washington helped America to be victorious with his cunning warfare tactics. http://www.mountvernon.org/research-collections/digital-encyclopedia/article/the-death-of-george-washington -
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Publishment of Spirit of Laws
In the year of 1748 (No specific date), Montesquieu published The Spirit of Laws in France. In this political disquisition, Montesquieu wrote his views on government. His most famous principal is that government should be divided into three branches so the power is equally balanced. The purpose of writing said book is to express his personal views on major political issues at the time. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spirit_of_the_Laws. -
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Birth of Marie Antoinette
On November 2, 1755, Marie Antoinette was born in Vienna, Austria. What is her historical significance? She helped provoke the popular unrest that led to the French Revolution. She also overthrew the monarchy in August of 1792. http://www.biography.com/people/marie-antoinette-9398996. -
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Publishment of Candide
In January of 1759 (No specific date), Voltaire published Candide in. Candide is a satirical novel of many aspects during the enlightenment period. Voltaire mocks many topics ranging from catholicism to optimism. Most of the mockery is directed towards the idea of philosophy. The purpose of the novel is to destroy the notion of optimism. http://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/c/candide/critical-essays/satire-and-irony -
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Publishment of The Social Contract
In the year of 1762 (No specific date), Jean-Jacques Rousseau published The Social Contract in France. It is a book in which Rousseau theorized how to establish a political community when faced with problems of society. The purpose of said book is to attempt to unite the liberty of people with the authority of the government. http://www.personal.kent.edu/~Nznidars/TL.pdf -
The Quatering Act
On March 24. 1765, Parliament passed the Quartering Act in England. This acts states that British soldiers have the right to room and board in American colonists' homes. If the home is to small, they soldiers stay in inns, wine cellars, ale houses, and stables. If said places were filled to maximum capacity, they would stay in places less than fit to live such as outhouses, barns, and uninhabited houses.
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Signing of The Decleration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is a document states the rights of an American citizen. Many believe that it was signed on the 4th of July. This is not true. It was actually signed on the 1st of July in 1776 by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Even though it was not the official day, we celebrate independence day on the 4th. http://www.history.com/news/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-declaration-of-independence -
Bastille Day
On July 14th of 1789, French citizens stormed a Parisian prison known as the Bastille. This event sparked the French Revolution. Each year the French celebrate July 14th, Bastille Day, as their day of independence. http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/france/history-timeline -
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Lewis & Clark Expedition
On May 14, 1804 William Clark and Merriweather Lewis set out from St. Louis, Missouri to explore the West. Thomas Jefferson was curious as to what lied in western America, so he chose the two men for an expedition. Although Lewis and Clark faced many hardships throughout their journey, they proved themselves worthy and came back successful. http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903594.html -
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Napoleon's Coronation
On December 2nd of 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte's coronation for emperor was held in Notre Dame de Paris. Just as he was about to be crowned by the Pope, Napoleon crowned himself as emperor of France. He wanted to avoid being subjected to papal authority. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon -
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Missouri Compromise
In the year of 1820 (No specific date), the Missouri Compromise was passed. The Compromise was an attempt to persevere a balance in Congress of free states and slave states. The outcome would be Missouri was admitted as a slave state and Maine as a free state. http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/Missouri.html -
Birth of Harriett Tubman
Harriet Tubman was born in March of 1822. What was her significance? She was an abolitionist. She led hundred of enslaved people to freedom using an underground railroad. http://www.biography.com/people/harriet-tubman-9511430 -
Birth of Theodore Roosevelt
On October 27 of 1858, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was born in New York City, NY. What is his signifigance? He was a very influential president. He created two acts that make sure we have labels on our food. Doing so gave people assurance of cleanliness. https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20111016165246AAnmiAW -
End of the American Civil War
The American Civil War started when the Confederate soldiers opened fire in Charleston, South Carolina. The very next day, the Union had surrendered. Two days layer, Abraham Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteer soldiers to help out the Union. Finally four years later, the confederate was defeated on April 12 of 1861. A total number of 620,000 soldiers died from both sides. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/american-civil-war-ends
