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Jan 1, 1576
Scientific Revolution
An early account of Copernicus's heliocentric theory, and a description of the cosmos and distribution of the stars as infinitely extended, by the Englishman Thomas Digges (c.1546-1595). -
Scientific Revolution
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) demonstrates that a projectile follows a parabolic path, letting this be a huge step for science. -
Scientific Revolution
Isaac Newton (1642-1727) publishes the first edition of his Opticks, based on work done during his days a Cambridge, including a series of speculations about nature and natural philosophy under enumerated as "Queries". -
Enlightenment
Rousseau published The Social Contract, Emile. Attempt to unite the liberty of the individual with the authority of the government. Emile was important for education. -
American Revolution
Signing of the Treaty of Paris
Ending the Seven Year’s War, also known as the French and Indian War in North America. France ceded all mainland North American territories, except New Orleans, in order to retain her Caribbean sugar islands. Britain gained all territory east of the Mississippi River; Spain kept territory west of the Mississippi, but exchanged East and West Florida for Cuba. -
American Revolution
Sugar Act
The first attempt to finance the defence of the colonies by the British Government, taxes dropped. The Act established a Vice-Admiralty Court in Halifax, Nova Scotia to hear smuggling cases without jury and with the presumption of guilt. These measures led to widespread protest. -
American Revolution
Boston Massacre
Angered by the presence of troops and Britain's colonial policy, a crowd began harassing a group of soldiers guarding the customs house; a soldier was knocked down by a snowball and discharged his musket, sparking a volley into the crowd which kills five civilians. -
War of Independence
1774 - September 5 to October 26, the First Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia with 56 delegates, representing every colony, except Georgia. Attendants include Pactrick PatrickHenry, George Washington, Sam Adams and John Hancock. -
War of Independence
American and French representatives sign two treaties in Paris: a Treaty of Amity and Commerce and a Treaty of Alliance. France now officially recognizes the United States and will soon become the major supplier of military supplies to Washington's army. Both countries pledge to fight until American independence is won, with neither country concluding any truce with Britain without the other's consent, and guarantee each other's possessions in America against all other powers. -
War of Independence
The Treaty of Paris is signed by the United States and Great Britain. Congress will ratify the treaty on January 14, 1784. -
Enlightenment
Enlightenment Philosopher Condorcet published a treatise on the rights of women. He said that women have the same natural rights as men. -
French Revolution
Louis XVI convokes État-général on suggestion of former finance minister Jacques Necker, to hear grievances. -
Enlightenment
The beginning of the French Revolution! -
French Revolution
National Assembly declares itself Constituent Assembly. -
French Revolution
5th October 1789:Women lead delegation to King in Versaille demanding bread. After scuffles, they are fobbed off by the King.