1774

1774 is the chronological second era in WC. It is one of 5 eras added in the Deluxe update of October 2019. It starts on January 1, 1774.

Key events in 1774 include:


 * American Revolution - Revolts due to taxation without representation begin, resulting in a declaration of independence in 1776 and a war lasting until 1783.
 * French Revolution - Revolts in France begin due to inequality and hardship, Louis XVI is deposed in 1792 and executed in 1793, and internal conflict only ends in 1799 when Napoleon seizes control.
 * Napoleonic Wars - A series of conflicts overshadowing Napoleon I's reign as French emperor. He is exiled in 1814 and again in 1815.

Technology in 1774 includes early modern firearms, pikes, cannons and naval cannons.