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The Enlightenment was called the 'Age of Reason'. It was the period of scientific and political discovery. It characterized European society during the 17th century through the end of the Napoleonic Wars. -
Publication that helped spread the ideas of the Enlightenment through Europe and Beyond -
James Hargreaves created the Spinning Jenny which cut down on time and cost to create garments. This was a major invention of the Enlightenment period. -
The policies of European absolute monarchs during the 18th century. They were influenced by the ideas of the Enlightenment and adopted these beliefs to enhance their power. -
The device was patented in 1769 and installed by James and his Partner in 1776. The modified steam engine saved fuel costs and reduced waste. -
Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations which was the first work on modern economics and had an immediate impact on British Economics. -
Following Britain's taxation without representation, American colonists rebelled and made it's own country separate from Britain. -
Britain and Austria were knocked out of the war in Belgium. Created public education, centralized bureaucracy and Napoleonic Code. -
The Enlightenment paved the way for the United States Constitution which was the supreme law on the United States of America. It was framed September 17, 1787. -
France was turned into a constitutional monarchy
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A defining moment of the revolution to follow. A state prison was attacked by a mob on the east side of Paris. This prison was a symbol of the monarchy's dictatorial rule. -
A period of escalating violence lead to a Reign of Terror
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King Louis XVI was guillotined in 1793. He was voted to be killed 380 to 310. -
Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin which separating cotton from its seeds revolutionizing the cloth industry -
A more conservative constitution was presented which protected property, set up voting and reduced the powers of the masses.
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Catholic church was outlawed and absolutism was ended. The monarchy was ended. -
Armed conflict and political process from 1808 to 1821. This resulted in Mexico's independence from Spain. -
Napoleon invaded Russia in October 1812 with Alexander I. The battle was horrible due to the harsh winter and limited food supply. -
European political order was reformed after the downfall of the French Emperor Napoleon. This was the most important diplomatic conference that occurred during this time. -
Napoleon's final army is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo. He fails to take the throne for the second time. This is the end of his reign and he moves into exile