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Issac Newton
Issac Newton was involved in alchemy and theology he is know for his mathematical and scientific achivements. He died in 1727. Source: http://www.conservapedia.com/Isaac_Newton -
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French and Indian War
Also called the Seven Years War. It was fought between Britian and France, ended in 1763 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Source: notes -
Crispus Attucks dies in Boston Massacre
Crispus Attucks is one of the first men to die for the American Revolution. He was a fugitive slave and a sailor. Source:http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part2/2p24.html -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
First battle in the Revolutionary War. The militia at Lexington were outnumbered and fell back. The British marched on to Concord where they looked for supplies. The militiamen there fought and defeated three companies of the king's troops. more militiamen arrived and inflicted heavy damage on the king's troops as they marched back to Boston. Source:http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord -
Declaration of Independence adopted
The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson. It is a declaration of American freedom from Great Britian. It was influence by Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke. Source:https://history.state.gov/milestones/1776-1783/declaration -
Voltaire
Voltaire published Candide. This book was a satire mocking the government and religion among other things. Candide was first published around 1759 Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candide -
Katanas
Katanas were swords from Japan. They are classified into separate time periods. The swords during 1781-1876 are called Shinshinto this is translated new new sword. A katana is easily recognized by its curved appearance. Katanas were often paired with a smaller companion sword such as a wakizashi or a tanto, a short dagger. Only samurai were allowed to wear these two swords together. Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katana -
Diderot
Diderot wrote the encyclopedia. It was looked as the greatest book in his time. People aren't exactly sure when this was written. Source:http://www.egs.edu/library/denis-diderot/biography/ -
Phillis Wheatly
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Fall of Bastille
The Bastille was used as a prison for upper-class members of French society. It was stormed by a crowd during the French Revolution and was later demolished and replaced by the Place de la Bastille. Sources:http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storming_of_the_Bastille -
Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette are arrested trying to flee France
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Samurai
In Japan there was a time when samurai were the highest ranking social class, this is called the Edo period. Samurai were to live their lives according to bushido. This is translated "the way of the warrior". They used a range of weapons, but their sword was their main weapon. The Edo period lasted from 1603-1867. Durning the 19th century, the Americans tried to establishs trade contact with Japan. Source: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2127.html -
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allen Poe was born on this day. He would grow up to be a widely respected poet, author, editor, and literary critic.the Raven is one of his most famous poems. Source: http://www.poemuseum.org
