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Jan 1, 1543
Scientific Revolution
People started looking for reason and started using the scientific method -
Dec 31, 1543
Heliocentric theory- "On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres"
Nicolas Copernicous (1473-1543)explained in a theory the way the universe works, and it states that planets and the earth revolve around the sun, the center of the universe. -
The Enlightement
The Enlightenment advocated reason.It also made a huge impact on politics,economis and in the social sector -
Isaac Newton (1643-1727)
He proposed the three laws of motion and the Universal law of gravitation -
The Social Contract
Jean-Jaques Rousseau explainedon his book that people are born with certain state of "natural liberty" that is corrupted by society.It is described by Rousseau as an agreement between the people and its leaders. -
The American Revolution
United States of America became a country, it wasn't part of Great Britain anymore.It also change its government -
Outbreak of the Independence War
The first battles were the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
There were two sides, thos being the Red Coats (Great Britain) and teh Minute Men (USA) -
Treaty of Paris
Ended the American Revolution.
It recognized America as a country. -
The French Revolution
A national Assembly was created.The first and second state were annuled along with their "special" privilegies.it inspired other movementes in Europe. -
The Siege of La Bastille
Protestorss demended for the ammunition and the weaponry from La Bastille to be given to them.As they wouldn't be given to them theyattacked the prison and set the prisoners free. -
The Constitution of 1791
A legislative system as well as the king.Made a distinction between active citizens and passive citizens.Provided for elections. -
A Vindication of the Rights of Women
Mary Wollstonecraft reflected proposals concerning education for women in her book.It is divided in 13 chapters, offering remedies to the way women were treated in England.
