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Boston Tea Party
This was a rebellion against the British government. The colonists were upset about the tax on tea, so they boareded three ships and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor. -
First Continental Congress
A covention held at Carpenter's Hall in Philadephia, PA from September 5-October 26, 1774. 12 delegates from 12 of the 13 British colonies attended, except for the state of Georgia. -
The Declaration of Independence is created
The Declaration of Independence is the foundation of America. It was written in 1776 at the Second Continental Congress. The document freed America from Great Britian! It was written by Thomas Jefferson. -
Battle of Yorktown
This was also known as the Siege of Yorktown, or surrender. This was one of the last battles of the American Revolution. This battle lasted for 20 days and ended with the British genereal Charles Cornwallis surendering to the American troops. -
Bill of Rights is created
The 1st 10 amendments in the U.S. Constitution. -
Bastille Stormed
Bastille is a prison in France. The walls were knocked down to realease prisoners. This was a move of Rebellion. -
Establishment of the National Assembly
was formed by the Estates-General during The French Revolution. -
King Louis XVI is beheaded
He was the king of France. Killed by a Guillotine. -
Touissaint L'Ouverture leads rebellion
He led a revolutionary movement liberated St. Dominique in the Carribean from Tyranny and declared the end of slavery. After St. Dominque secured it's independence it renamed itself Haiti and became the Republic in the world to declare all men and women equal. -
Napoleon Delclares himself emperor of France
Napoleon ruled France from 1799-1814. He created a set of rules in France known as the Napoleonic Code. He became the first Consul for Life because he created a new constitution. -
Haiti becomes independent
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Battle of Waterloo
This battle was one of many battles during the Napoleonic Wars. This battle was fought between Napoleon and the Prussian Army. This was Napoleon's last battle.
