Timeline History – Unit 1

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  • Conflict between the supporters of parliament and the monarchy

    In the 17th century the king of England wanted to govern without the parliament
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    Time line History - unit 1 Ancien Régime 18th Century

    This time line contains all the events that occurred during the 18th century

  • Republic

    King Charles I was executed and a republic was proclaimed under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell
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    Increase of population

    In the 18th century, the population increased considerably between 1650 and 1800. Europe went from 100 to 200 million of people

  • Monarchy is restored

    The monarchy was restored and the king accept the control of the parliament

  • Bill of rights

    The absolutist policy of the New monarch caused another revolution and the parliament offered the crown to another king who accepted the bill of rights

  • Triangular trade, 18th century

    Maritime trade experienced a great expansion in the 18th century, especially the triangular colonial trade between Europe, Africa and America

  • The beginning of the end of absolutism

    In the 18th century, great Britain, after a revolution, reinforced the role of parliament, while the United States, after the war of independence against Great Britain, was organized a constitution based on the rights of citizens. This will inspire the Revolutions that ended absolutism in Europe

  • Voltaire, Philosophical letters

    Voltaire writes his views on the roles of the nobility and the bourgeoisie in society

  • Boston tea party

  • United States declaration of independence

  • Britain recognize the colonies independence

  • George Washington becomes the first president of the United States