World History!

By Connor.L
  • The Scientific Revolution
    1543

    The Scientific Revolution

    This laid the groundwork for the Enlightenment by emphasizing observation, experimentation, and the questioning of traditional beliefs.
  • John Locke's "Two Treatises of Government"

    John Locke's "Two Treatises of Government"

    Locke's ideas on natural rights and government by consent were pivotal in shaping modern political philosophy.
  • Publication of the Encyclopédie

    Publication of the Encyclopédie

    Edited by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert, this comprehensive work aimed to compile and disseminate knowledge
  • American Declaration of Independence

    American Declaration of Independence

    Heavily influenced by Enlightenment principles, this document marked the birth of a new nation based on democratic ideals. These events significantly shaped the course of history and the development of modern thought.
  • The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

    The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

    A fundamental document outlining individual and collective rights.
  • The Estates-General

    The Estates-General

    The meeting of the three estates to address the financial crisis
  • Women's March on Versailles

    Women's March on Versailles

    Women march to demand bread and force the royal family to move to Paris
  • The Tennis Court Oath

    The Tennis Court Oath

    The National Assembly vows not to disband until a constitution is established
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    french revolution

  • Storming of the Bastille

    Storming of the Bastille

    A key event symbolizing the start of the revolution.
  • The Civil Constitution of the Clergy

    The Civil Constitution of the Clergy

    Reorganization of the Catholic Church in France.
  • Flight to Varennes

    Flight to Varennes

    The royal family's failed attempt to escape Paris.
  • The Champ de Mars Massacre

    The Champ de Mars Massacre

    A violent confrontation between revolutionaries and the National Guard
  • The Declaration of Pillnitz

    The Declaration of Pillnitz

    Austria and Prussia express support for the French monarchy
  • The Storming of the Tuileries

    The Storming of the Tuileries

    Insurrection leading to the fall of the monarchy.
  • The September Massacres

    The September Massacres

    Mass killings of prisoners in Paris.
  • The Execution of Louis XVI

    The Execution of Louis XVI

    he king is executed by guillotine.
  • Reign of Terror

    Reign of Terror

    A period of political purges and executions.
  • The Execution of Robespierre

    The Execution of Robespierre

    The fall of one of the revolution's most influential leaders.
  • The Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

    The Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

    The coup of 18 Brumaire leading to Napoleon's control of France.
  • The Coup of 18 Brumaire

    The Coup of 18 Brumaire

    Napoleon overthrew the French Directory, establishing the Consulate and eventually becoming the First Consul of France.
  • The Napoleonic Code

    The Napoleonic Code

    This legal code reformed French law and influenced legal systems worldwide by promoting principles like equality before the law and secular authority.
  • The Coronation as Emperor

    The Coronation as Emperor

    Napoleon crowned himself Emperor of the French, marking the rise of the Napoleonic Empire.
  • The Battle of Austerlitz

    The Battle of Austerlitz

    Also known as the Battle of the Three Emperors, this decisive victory against Russia and Austria solidified Napoleon's dominance in Europe.
  • The Exile to Saint Helena

    The Exile to Saint Helena

    After his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon was exiled to the remote island of Saint Helena, where he spent the remainder of his life.