Mind Palace 15th-18th Centuries

1707

Act of Union - Scotland and England form one political union

1717

Bach first performs Water Music

1717

Voltaire’s first play, Oedipus is performed

1713

Charles VI issues the Pragmatic Sanction

1721

The Treaty of Nystadt ends the Great Northern War and confirms Russia’s position as a major Baltic power. Peter takes the title of emperor that same year.

1738

John Wesley has a spiritual awakening and starts Methodism

1740

Frederick II comes to power is Prussia

1756

The Seven Years’ War begins

1762

Catherine II becomes empress of Russia after planning the overthrow of her husband

1776

The Declaration of Independence is Signed and Delivered to England by the Americans

1789

The Fall of the Bastille (July 14) marks the beginning of the French Revolution

1799

Coup of 18 Brumaire, Napoleon overthrows the directory and establishes the Consulate