World History Events AD 1760

World History Events AD 1760 - 1918

The 18th century movement that taught man’s reason alone was enough to solve the world’s problems.	Enlightenment.
Who were the first ‘colonists’ in 18th century British colony of Australia?	Prisoners.
When did the American colonists adopt Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence from Britain?	Declaration of Independence.
What 1789 nationalistic French document ignored God and promoted liberty, equality and fraternity?	Declaration of the Rights of Man
What is the part of the 1789-1799 French Revolution wherein thousands were executed called?	Reign of Terror.
Where did the 18th century’s Industrial Revolution, mixing technological progress and horrific working conditions, begin?	England.
What war resulted in the British burning Washington DC but losing to the Americans in New Orleans?	War of 1812.
The American Civil War (1861-1865) evened with the Southern Confederacy surrending to the Union in what Virginia town?	Appomattox.
What other deadly weapon first appeared in World War I besides the tank, the submarine (U-boat), the airplane?	Poison gas.
The Treaty of Versailles, which ended World War I, placed devastating penalties and blame on what country?	Germany.