The important people and events of various revolutions.
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| 269697729 | The Spirit of the Laws | Also called the De l'esprit des lois, this was a treatise that focused on political theory. It was published by Baron De Montesquieu in 1748 with the intent of covering laws, social life and anthropology. | |
| 269697730 | Congress of Vienna | The Congress of Vienna was an international conference held to decide on the remaking of Europe after Napoleon's downfall. | |
| 269697731 | Revolutions of 1848 | Europe was confronted by a series of revolutions which all failed with the reestablishment of conservative rule. | |
| 269697732 | Simon Bolivar | One of South Americas greatest generals, Simon Bolivar helped Peru regain its land back and created a constitution. | |
| 269697733 | Estates General | This was a general assembly representing the three estates. The Clergy, The Nobility and The Common Folk. | |
| 269697734 | Olympe de Gouge | A french play right and political activist who wrote many feminist plays and abolitionist writings. | |
| 269697735 | John Locke | Also known as the Father of Liberism, he was an enlightenment thinker of the period who believed in natural law. | |
| 269697736 | Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette | The king and Queen of France during the French Revolution. | |
| 269697737 | Maximilien Robespierre | Led the most radical phases in the French Revolution. When he was executed the Reign of Terror ended. | |
| 269697738 | Napoleon Bonaparte | A military leader who later took control over France. | |
| 269697739 | Declaration of the Rights of Man | These were rights that were accepted during the beginning of the French revolution. | |
| 269697740 | Ancien Regime | The political system before the French Revolution. Literally means "Ancient Regime" | |
| 269697741 | National Assembly | The third Estate General banded together and named themselves as France's National Assembly. | |
| 269697742 | Jacobins | These were the radical republicans during the French Revolution. | |
| 269697743 | Directory | Five Directors during the French Revolution that held the executive power in France | |
| 269697744 | Civil Code | This was a set of codes Napoleon put out regarding religious tolerance and other political rights. |
