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U.S. Declares War
The U.S. declares war on Britain starting the War Of 1812. The U.S. was angered by the impressment and forcing of American soldiers to join the British by Britain's royal navy. This war ended in 1815 with the Treaty Of Ghent signed on December 24, 1814. This event is significant because during Charles Dickens birth in 1812, his home country was spending its time and money on war with the U.S.A in the war of 1812.
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Charles Dickens is born
Charles Dickens, full name Charles John Huffman Dickens, is born on February 7th, 1812. He was born in Portsea England, now part of Portsmouth England, to a lower-middle-class family to the parents Elizabeth and John Dickens. This was significant because Charles Dickens would then go on to become one of the most renowned authors of his era and of all time.
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Mexico Becomes A Republic
After spending years fighting Spain and the remnants of the monarchy, gaining independence from Spain and overthrowing and exiling their emperor, Mexico created a republic. With the creation a of a new constitution, Mexico became the United Mexican States (Estandos Unidos Mexicanos). This is important because with multiple countries gaining their freedom, one of the largest empires, (Spanish), was beginning to diminish. This changed the course of history for parts of Europe.
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First Job
Charles Dickens begins his career as a journalist. He begins to report for "True Sun" and does Parliamentary reporting for "The Mirror Of Parliament". This jobs lasts for a year.This event is significant because it starts off Charles Dicken's career as a writer.
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Publishes Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist was Dickens' second published work (the first being The Pickwick Papers). It was a "rags-to-riches" tale about an orphan who found his way through the city all the while trying to avoid it's corruption. It portrayed the harsh, realistic lives of the lower class in London, and is still a popular book today. This event is significant because it was Dickens' 26 popular published novels that made him the well know writer that he is today.
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Publishes A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol is one of Dickens's most popular works. It's about a nasty old man named Ebeneezer Scrooge, who through seeing his past, present, and future Christmas through three spirit. He learns the true meaning of Christmas, family, and the value of tangible objects. This event is significant because this book is still read by people all over the world each year. The messages and themes are still applicable to today.
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Louis-Phillippe Abdicates
Louis-Phillippe was forced out of the throne in France by his own citizens in 1848. This is significant because it was part of the revolution that took place in France and spread throughout Europe. Even Britain at once was faced with this incoming revolution that started with France.
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Father, John Dickens, Dies
John Dickens, Charles Dickens Father, died in 1851. This event is significant to Charles Dickens's life because it not only effected him on an emotional level, but also affected his writing style. It grew dark as he grieved.
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On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection is Published
On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin was a scientific breakthrough in the theory of evolution. This was significant because this was during a time where an explosion of ideas that spread throughout Europe occurred and affected the way that people think, did, painted and wrote. It changed the styles of the word in literature and art.
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Publishes Tale Of Two Cities
This novel was set in London and Paris before the French Revolution and followed the story of Doctor Manette and Lucille. This event was important because it not only was one of Dickens's more popular novels, but also highlighted political issues about the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.
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Publishes Great Expectations
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Staplehurst Railway Accident
In the June of 1865, a train in Staplehurst hung into a hole in the railroad tracks over the bridge. Over 40 people were injured and 10 ended up dead. This event was significant because Charles almost died, leaving all his writings behind.
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U.S. Civil War Ends
The war ended after a four year long battle between the Southern and Northern U.S. over slavery. The northern states won, eventually leading to the 13th amendment to the Constitution that eliminated slavery. This event is significant because it was one of the major wars at the time and changed the course of history for the U.S. and all the countries that were associated with it/traded with the U.S.
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Slavery Abolished In U.S
Slavery was abolished in the U.S. with the addition of the Thirteenth Ammendment to the Constitution. This event was significant because it allowed all humans to have rights. Although this didn't occur, by law, it established equal rights among all races and allowed the U.S. to be more modern like the other European countries which had already abolished slavery.
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Public Reading In London
Charles Duckens performed a public reading in London in 1870. He had become so popular at that point that Queen Victoria attended. This event is significant because this was his last public reading before his death in 1870.
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Death
Charles Dickens, born February 7th, 1812, died on June 8th, 1870. He died due to a stroke in Gad's Hill, United Kingdom. This event is significant because it is the end to the production and publication of new works.
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