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The Treaty of Utrecht officially ended the War of Spanish Succession. The War of Spanish Succession was a conflict between Spain and many other European countries. It lasted from 1701 to 1714. Phillip V remained the King of Spain.
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In 1715, King Louis XIV died. He was also known as The Sun King. Louis XIV was known for being the longest serving monarch of all time. His death signified the end of Absolutism in Europe.
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In 1721, Peter I of Russia reformed the Eastern Orthodox Church. Peter I was also known as Peter the Great. He was characterized by his leadership as the head of Russia. His changes to the Church can still be seen today.
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The Great Awakening was a revival of traditional Christian beliefs. This period was characterized by passion within the Christian faith. In the New World, many colonies were formed on the basis of religion. The Great Awakening helped to reimburse the effects of Christianity all across the globe.
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The Seven Years' War began in the year 1756. The war was fought among many European powers. This conflict was one fought for power. It started due to many unresolved issues from the War of Austrian Succession.
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The Stamp Act was enacted in 1765 by King George III. The legislation placed a tax on stamps in the New World. It began to mark the end of Salutary Neglect in the colonies. The act heavily angered colonists.
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The Boston Tea Party happened in 1773 and was started by the Sons of Liberty. It was an act of defiance in direct response to the Tea Act. It represented colonial anger toward the British rule. It was one of many events that foreshadowed the American Revolution.
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The Declaration of Independence was drafted by the Committee of Five in 1776. It declared independence from Britain and that the United States of America was its own sovereign country. This document marked the beginning of the American Revolution in foreign policy. It was written primarily by Thomas Jefferson.
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The French Revolution began in 1789. It started after King Louis XVI and his wife were beheaded by revolutionaries. Eventually, Jacobins, led by Maximillian Robespierre, gained power. However, Robespierre himself was eventually beheaded. The Revolution ended with Napoleon Bonaparte gaining power.
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The Haitian Revolution started in 1791. This revolution is unique because it was one of the few successful slave revolts in history. It is important because it was representative of the Age of Revolution. Today, Haiti is its own nation.
