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Key Events of the Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, U.S. Independence,…

- - - - 1775 – American Revolutionary War begins
        The battles of Lexington and Concord mark the start of the conflict.
        
        First step toward U.S. independence.
      - 1776 – Declaration of Independence
        The thirteen colonies declare independence from Britain.
        
        Formalized the break with Britain and expressed Enlightenment ideals.
      - 1783 – Treaty of Paris signed
        Officially ends the war and recognizes U.S. independence.
        
        Secured the new nation’s sovereignty.
      - French Revolution
        
        1789 – Storming of the Bastille
        Revolutionaries storm the prison, symbolizing the fall of royal authority.
        
        Beginning of the French Revolution.
        
        1789 – Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
        Established fundamental rights and equality before the law.
        
        Inspired modern human rights documents.
        
        1793 – Execution of Louis XVI
        The king is executed during the radical phase of the Revolution.
        
        Marked the end of monarchy and the rise of radical republicanism.