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Haitian Independence
ABOLITION:
The Haitian rebellion was a successful fight against slavery and French colonial rule. -
Slave Trade Abolished by Britain
ABOLITION:
Parliament passed the Slave Trade Act of 1807, which abolished the slave trade but did not abolish slavery. -
Slave Trade Ended in the United States
ABOLITION:
The Act Prohibiting the Importation of Slaves of 1807, took effect in 1808 and prohibited the importation of any new slaves to the United States. -
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King Ferdinand VII First Reign
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Ferdinand VII became the King of Spain at a young age, however his reign did not last long. -
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King Joseph I
POLITICS:
Joseph Bonaparte was made King of Spain and replaced Ferdinand as King of Spain. -
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King Ferdinand VII Second Reign
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At the downfall of Joseph Bonaparte, Ferdinand VII returned and was crowned King of Spain. -
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The Congress of Vienna
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The Congress of Vienna gathered after the defeat of Napoleon in an attempt to prevent anything like his reign from happening again. -
On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation
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Written by David Ricardo, this book introduces the concept of the "Iron Law of Wages." -
British Emancipation of Slaves
ABOLITION:
Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, was an act of parliament abolishing slavery in the British Empire. -
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Queen Victoria
POLITICS:
Known as the Victorian Era, Queen Victoria ruled England for a majority of the 19th century. -
The Communist Manifesto
LITERATURE:
Written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, this book introduces the world to the ideology and concepts of Communism. -
On Liberty
LITERATURE:
Written by John Stuart Mill, this book expresses the classic example of a classical liberal as well as discusses principles on representative government. -
13th Amendment to the United States Constitution
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The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States of America. -
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King Edward VII
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Followed his mother Queen Victoria to the throne. However died nine years into his reign due to severe illness. -
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King George V
POLITICS:
Replaced his father as the King of England. He ruled during the first World War and for some time after. -
Austro-Hungary Declares War on Serbia
WAR:
As a result of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the failure to comply with an Ultimatum, Austro-Hungary declared war on Serbia. -
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
WAR:
The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was killed by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo. -
Russia Mobilizes
WAR:
Due to an alliance with Serbia, Russia mobilizes as response to Austro-Hungary's declaration of war. -
Germany Declares War on Russia
WAR:
Germany honors it's alliance with Austro-Hungary by warning Russia to cease mobilization. Upon Russia's refusal, Germany declares war. -
Germany Invades Luxembourg
WAR:
In order to get a head start on it's enemies, Germany begins the war by invading Luxembourg. -
Germany Declares War on France
WAR:
As a result of a long planned strategy, Germany declares war on France. As a result France responds with it's own declaration of war hours later. -
Britain Declares War on Germany
WAR:
Due to Britain's alliances and the increasing threat of Germany, Britain declares war on Germany.
