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Alessandro Volta (Chapter 21)
Invented the first battery that stored energy. -
Eli Whitney (Chapter 21)
Introduced the idea of interchangeable parts and helped change the manufacturing industry. -
Start of The National Assembly
The national assembly was organized.
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The National Assembly Adopted the Declaration of the Rights of Man
This declaration called for equality for all and protection of property. Significance: Was a stepping stone and an inspiration for the new constitution. -
The Constitution of 1791
The National Assembly presented France with its first constutution. This constitution made France a limited monarchy and set up sepertion of powers. Significance: Stopped the tyrant monarchy and built a government where not just one person has all the power. -
France Declares War on Austria
France delares war on Austria and eventually wins. Significance: This proves that even though the french won wars, the french citizens' lives were no improving. -
First Meeting of The National Convention
The National Convention was organized during chaos. Significance: The National Convention found a trunk of letter from the king plotting to crush the revolution. This fired up the citizens and activists. -
Start of the Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror, led by Maximilien Robespierre, attacked anyone who was a threat to France. Significance: Furthered the revolution by killing off those who did not support it. -
Start of The Directory
(exact date unknown)
The Constitution of 1795 brought a new type of government called The Directory. The directory was a type of government led by an elected legislature and an exucutive branch made up of five people. Significance: Seperated powers and reminded the estates of their individual rights and power. -
Napoleon Ruled France
Napoleon conquored France and other countries with is superb military skills. He later became the emperor of france. Significance: He reformed the government and gave most of the people what they wanted. -
Napoleonic Code is Made
(exact date unknown)
The Napoleonic code said that al men are created equal. It gave the freedom of religion and job choice. Significance: Completely reformed the government and inspired the future reforms. -
1814 Paris Constitution
This constitution was made to give the middle class the right to vote. Significance: This right to vote was a huge step to reform for the midle class and the citizens as a whole. -
Start of the Congress of Vienna
(exact date unknown)
The Congress of Vienna was led by the most successful conservatice men in the world. They strrengthened Vienna greatly. Significance: This shows that not only liberals and radicals want change. Conservatives also have good ideas for change and can change a government like the men in the Congress of Vienna did. -
1848 Itallian Uprising
(exact date unknown)
Italy uprised in a hope for a new government. Their uprising was not successful in the long run though. Significance: Even though the uprising failed, the people kept their ideas of reform and let them linger. -
Gottlieb Daimler (Chapter 21)
He buiuilt a combustion engine fueled by gasoline. -
Thomas Alva Edison (Chapter 21)
Invented the phonograph and the incandescent light bulb. He also invented an electric power plant that helped power NYC. -
Alexander Graham Bell (Chapter 21)
Invented the first telephone that became one of the largest industries today. -
German Revolution
The Germans revolted agains the goernment after soldiers took open fire on a crowd. They protested viciously for what they wanted but were not successful yet. Significance: The German people showed the government their power as a whole. -
Uprising in Vienna
After people heard about possibly oerthrowing Louis Philippe in France sparked the uprising in Vienna. They wanted a constitution, an end to feudalism, and the overthrow of Metternich. Significance: Vienna people got most of what they wanted by protesting and rioting. -
Henry Ford (chapter 21)
Invented the first assembly line that helped make manufacturing more efficient. -
Orville Wright (Chapter 21)
With his brother, they created the first ever airplane. -
Guglielmo Marconi (chapter 21)
Invented a new way to send signals without wires. -
Revolutions of 1830s
(exact date nknown)
Belgium, France, Poland, Switzerland, and Italy all revolted in a 10 year span. Some were successful while others were not. Significance: Citizens found a greater sence of liberalism and nationalism.