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Age of Enlightenment
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Publication of The Spirit of the Laws
Montesquieu is a Enlightenment philosopher who wrote The Spirit of the Laws. It attempted to describe the perfect government. It expressed ideas of government powers separatimg into three branches. It also expressed support for the ending of slavery and civil laws and liberties. -
Publication of Candide.
Voltaire was a Enlightenment philosopher who wrote Candide. It was published in January 1759. It is a French satire that critizes philosphy and certain religous beliefs.wjen it came out at the time and was widely criticized and banned, but now it is a classic piece of literature. -
The Social Contract
Rousseau was a philosopher in the Age of Enlightenment. He published the Social Contract in 1762. It included ideas that people are born good, but the enviroment corrupts them. It also expressed popular sovereignty and that it is created by the people for the people. -
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American Revolution
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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was the killing of 5 colonist by British soldiers. It is described as the deadliest snowball fight of all time and the spark that started the Revolutionary War. It influenced people to rebel against Great Britain. It was also a result of the tension that people had when Brotish troops arrived. -
Boston Tea Party
It was a political protest where demonstrators raided British ships that were part of the East India Co. and dumped tea into the harbors. It was organized by the Sons of Liberty and they were protesting the Tea Act of 1773. It is an iconic event in American history and led to the American Revolution. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
It is the first battle of the American Revoution, and it is also referred to the shot heard round the world. It refers to the first shot taking and the start of the war. The British won the battle, but they suffered major losses. -
The 4th of July
On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted for independence and two days later they all signed the Declaration of Independence. It was written by Thomas Jefferson and had input from the Commitee of 5. It list reasons for independence from Great Britain. July 4th is when we celebrate our American independence. -
The Battle of Yorktown
It is a victory of the American Revolution against the British. It involved the with combined American and French army troops against British troops led by General Cornwallis. Cornwallis eventually surrenders after a long siege, and it was the last major land battle in the war. It also influenced the British to negotiate an end to the conflict. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris is a treaty that officially ends the American Revolution . It granted Americans their independence with enlarged borders. It was signed on September 3, 1783. It also gave involved certain things to do with France and the Dutch. -
End of the Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror involved over 15000 being executed by guillotine. Robespierre was the leader of the Committee of Public Safety continued the executions and was blamed for the Reing of Terror. He was eventually executed and the end of the reign begun. -
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French Revolution
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Tennis Court Oath
The third estate was locked out of the Estates-General. They then called the selves the National Assembly. They held a meeting at a tennis court and took a pledge know as the Tennis Court Oath. The oath stated they would not separate, and it is one of the first times there was opposition to King Louis. -
Bastille Day
It is a French Holiday that marks the day that French revolutionist stormed the Bastille. It is a major event that started the French Revolution. The Bastille only had 7 prisoners at the time, but it still symbolized Liberty and rebellion against monarchies. -
August the 4th
The National Assembly destroyed the French feudal system. They also repealed tithes and cancelled all feudal dues. They suspended the old feudal system and finally abolished it later on. -
Constitution of 1791
In the Constitution, France became a limited monarchy. The King was the Head of State and the Legislative Assembly created Laws. Feudalism was abolished and voters were limited to tax payers. It soon had opposition in the future however. -
France est. as a Republic Government
France establishes itself as a republic. It faced opposition and strife, and foreign powers allied against us. The Girondists represented the rich middle class while the Jacobins represented the working class. The Convention became the ruling body of France during this time. -
August 21
National Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. It was greatly influenced by Thomas Jefferson and it is a great symbol of Liberty and Democracy in Europe. It also states people's basic human rights.
