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Sep 18, 1543
copernicus publishes heliocentric theory
this therory was that the sun was the true center, not earth. The planets, stars, and moon all revolved around the sun. -
Hobbes publishes Leviathan
One of the earliest and most influential example for the social contract.:; the book was about legit government and the stucture of society. -
newton publishes treatise on law of gravity
He published his ideas on how gravity is what holds us down on earth and keeps the planets constantly rotating around the sun. -
The Social Contract is publised
Rousseau belived this contract would be between the people and the rulers (kings and queens). The contracct was an agreement that the people would obey the gov't. -
american colonies declare independence
The colonies in America adopt the Declaration of Independence.
the declaration came 442 days after the first shots of the American Revolution -
Storming of the Bastille
Took place on July 14 1789; the people stormed in a prison and overthrew the guards. This was a major event in the French Revolution. -
Start of French Revolution
It began with the 3rd class being treated poorly and having to pay more taxes than the higher class. They were unhappy with the gov't and King Louis XVI. It also started because the king was a weak leader. -
Mary Wollstonecraft publishes a Vindiction of the Rights of Women
Published this book about woman rights. She believed they should be treated equal to men -
King Louis XVI is executed; the Reign of Terror begins
King Louis XVI was the first king of France to be exicuted. This was the start of the Reign of Terror. Many people died during this time period. -
Napoleon crowns himself as emperor
Napoleon was a French military and political leader.He was the first monarch of France to have the title emperor:: Remembered for his role in wars lead against France.
