Spain ceded Louisiana to France in 1800, however, did not take full control of the territory until 1803 because things moved a lot slower...

The Haitian Revolution is a period in Haitian history where the people of Haiti revolted against their colonists – Europe. In 1492,...

At the turn of 1793, the French Revolution had turned bloody. Most of Europe had become hostile toward France. During this period,...

While French king Louis XVI had no empathy for the American revolution, his hate for Britain was greater. King Louis dedicated most of...

With the discovery of goldmines in Brazil by the West, Brazil saw an increase in the presence of European governments. This period is...

This is a fancy way of saying “old government”. Pre-French revolution, France was under the control and leadership of a King or a Feudal...

Also known as the “Age of Reason”. This period in history was a time of great knowledge, with many philosophers churning out new...