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Feb 19, 1473
Scientific Revolution
Was from the 1400's to the 1700's, In Europe. It refers to historical changes in thought & belief, to changes in social & institutional organization. Two important characters where Nicholas Copernicus and Isaac Newton. Two important events where the proposal of the universal laws and a Mechanical Universe, proposed by Newton, and when Copernicus asserted a sun-centred cosmos. -
The Enlightment
It was from 1610 to 1794, In Europe. Cultural and intellectual forces in Western Europe emphasized reason, analysis, and individualism rather than traditional lines of authority. Two important events where when Galileo discovered that the Earth was rounded, and when Diderot writed the first Encyclpedia. Two important characters where Isaac Newton and Voltaire. -
American Revolution
Was from 1763 - 1787. In USA. Political upheaval during which colonists in the Thirteen American Colonies rejected the British monarchy, and founded the United States of America. Two important events where the Signing of the Treaty of Paris and the Adoption of the American Constitution. Two imortant characters where George III and Daniel Shays. -
French Revolution
It was from 1789 to 1799, in France. Influential period of social and political violence in France and was partially leaded by Napoleon. Two important facts where when King Louis XVI is forced to convene this ancient assembly in order to raise taxes and the Waterloo Battle. Two important characters where Louis XVI and Napoleon. -
Napoleonic Empire
It was in France, from 1798 to 1821. Was the empire of Napoleon Bonaparte of France and the dominant power in much of continental Europe at the beginning of the 19th century. Two important events where when Napoleon began his Egyptian Campaign, and when Napoleon invades Syria towards the end of his Egyptian Campaign. Two important characters where Napoleon Bonaparte and Paul Barras.
