2. Two Revolutions, Two Outcomes French Revolution July 14, 1789 - Storming of the Bastille The people of Paris stormed the Bastille, the prison that symbolized the absolute monarchy, which had oppressed France for so long. Industrial Revolution August 26, 1791 – John Fitch is granted a patent for the steamboat. March 14, 1794 - Eli Whitney is granted a patent for the cotton gin.
3. French Revolution August 27, 1789 – The Assembly adopts The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen This document presented the ideals and principles of the Revolution, which condemned a government based upon absolutism (all power lies with one ruler), and justified the establishment of a new regime based upon the rights of the individuals. September 3-7, 1792 – The September Massacres In the weeks prior to the massacres, the monarchy was overthrown. The people of Paris believed that political prisoners were planning a counterrevolutionary plot. This resulted in deaths of half of the prison population in Prison. Industrial Revolution February 21, 1804 – Robert Trevithick demonstrates a steam locomotive. The locomotive led to construction of railways and the use of steam power for both passenger and freight trains.
4. French Revolution August 27, 1789 – Louis XVI brought to trial and guillotined This document presented the ideals and principles of the Revolution, which Industrial Revolution February 21, 1804 – Robert Trevithick demonstrates a steam locomotive. The locomotive led to construction of railways and the use of steam power for both passenger and freight trains.