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Montesquieu publishes book, On the Spirit of Laws
"On the Spirit of Laws", was written Montesquieu. During the Enlightenment, it pushed for separation of power within the government and the abolishment of slavery. It also influenced the American government, separating into three branches and creating a system of checks and balances. -
America declares Independence
After the American Revolution, the Continental Congress makes the Declaration of Independence. This officially seperates America from England. -
French Revolutution
The French people suspected that King Louis was planning a rebellion. The citizens stormed the Bastille in search of gun powder. They then broke into Versailles. -
Napoleon overthrows the directory through the coup d'etat
Napoleon's peers thought he should rise to power after he came back from Egypt. Napoleon stopped the legistlature and made himself first consul of a military dictatorship. -
Napoleon crowns himself emeperor, begins to create a vast European Empire
Napoleon decidded to crown himself during the crowning ceremony. This showed that he was more powerful than the Church. -
Haiti wins freedom from France
The Haitian Revolution took place in the French colony of Saint-Domingue. There were lots of slaves due to the rop sugar cane, that requires a lot of work. The slave to French men ratio was 100 to 1. Due to this the slaves successfully revolted, and Haiti was created. Slavery then was abolished there. -
Padre Hidalgo Calls for Mexican Independence
Padre Hidalgo, a well-educated priest from Dolores, led the natives to rebel by ringing the church bells at a different time than usual. He then was captured and executed. -
Napoleon is Defeated at the Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon's last battle was the battle of Waterloo. He was defeated when he hesitated as the grass was wet. The British and Prussians had time to ambush them, and Napoleon was defeated.
