Will Pease Unit 3 Timeline

Montesquieu publishes book, On the Spirit of Laws

Nov 17, 1748

This was important because the book really got the enlightenment ideas out there.

America declares independence

Nov 17, 1776

Obviosuly very important, as it creates one of the most powerful modern countries

French Revolution

Nov 17, 1789

Very important event, because it complete changed how the country worked and thought. Also sparked the rise of Napoleon.

Napoleon overthrows the Directory through a coup d’etat

Nov 17, 1799

Changed France for ever, Napoleon was one of the most powerful rulers ever

Napoleon crowns himself emperor, begins to create a vast European Empire

Nov 17, 1804

Napoleon went on to create one of the strongest empires ever

Haiti wins freedom from France

Nov 17, 1804

Another important event, the Haiti revolution was one of the first major slave revolutions

Padre Hidalgo calls for Mexican Independence

Nov 17, 1810

He was very important as his words sparked the Mexican revolution

Napoleon is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo

Nov 17, 1815

This was very important as it marked the downfall of the french empire