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The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment was a time in the 18th century that emphasized the use of reason to abolish old ways, and beliefs that later brought several new ideas that have impacted the world's knowledge and technologies today! -
Scientific Revolution
Scientific Revolution
The Scientific Revolution was a time period where new ideas and knowledge in physics, astronomy, biology, medicine and chemistry transformed medieval and ancient views of nature! This laid out thebasic foundations for modern science. If it was not for this time period, the advancements in technologies, ideas, and philosphies would probably not be here today for the world to share. -
The Boston Tea Party
Boston Tea Party
During the American Revolution, the Sons of Liberty were sick and tired of being taxed unfairly. On December 16, 1773 three men disguised themselves and dumped 342 whole crates of British tea into the Boston harbor. This lead to show that unfair taxes would be not tolerated not only by the US but the whole world. -
The American Revolution
<a href='http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolution' The American Revolution was during the last half of the 18th century in which thirteen colonies in North America joined together to break free from the British Empire.The Bristish Empire constantly was treating them unfairly and the Americans were fed up, and were ready to fight for their independence. This showed the world that even the underdog can rise above and conquer; America deserved a lot of respect. -
The Storming of the Bastille
<ahref='http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_storming_of_the_Bastille' >The Storming of the Bastille </a>The Storming of the Bastille happened on July 14, 1789. It was the third step in revolting against King Louis XVI. The prison represented great loyalty and the people knew that it would have great impact when they stormed the medieval fortress. Through being in an economic crisis, suffering, and having a bad king they people were fed up! This lead to the French Revolution, and the French Revolution lead to France having no monarchy, which later influenced other countries of the world -
The Declaration of the Rights of Man
Declaration of the Rights of Man
The Declaration of the Rights of Man was a document stating 17 general rights of a person. It states equality, freedom and law terms. This declaration was a turning point not only for France but the rest of the wolrd also because other countries were influenced by their ways. Some of which the things in the declaration was heavily influenced by the Declaration of Independence. -
Harvard Law School Founded
Harvard
Harvard law school was founded in 1817. This prestige school is very important. Harvard Law is the law libray of the world! Several present-day world leaders attended here, and if it were not for the great knowledge and experience the students learned, the world's knowledge of law and even some of the famous leaders would not be in power today, like Barack Obama. -
The Civil War
Civil War
The Civil War was a war fought between the North and South. After four years of warfare, mostly within the Southern states, the Confederacy surrendered and slavery was outlawed everywhere in the nation. This increased the federal government power rather than state power and made the United States a more stable country. -
World War 1
WWIAlso known as The Great War, the World War I was a four year long war consisting of millions of deaths.Starting in late june, 1914, Archduke Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist.From then on several threats and outbreaks of war began.During this time many countries were allied together, which ended up causing even more problems because once one country did something to another, practically everyone got involved then.This started much chaos for the future of the world. -
Telegraph Invention
[Telegraph](http:// http://history1800s.about.com/od/inventioninnovation/a/telegraph01.htm)
The invention of the Telegraph changed the world. There was a need for much faster communication. Trying to communicate in wars was very difficult, and telegraphs were the perfect, easy and quick way to send messages or important warnings from one place to another! Communication could of been the difference between a victory or a defeat, which is a big deal!
