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Frederick II becomes King of Prussia
Frederick would earn the respect of his people through success in wars against the Austrian Hapsburgs as well as his adoption of enlightened despotism into Prussian culture. He would later be known as "Frederick the Great" due to his accomplishments. Primary Source: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/217849/Frederick-II -
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Napoleon I becomes Emperor of the French
Napoleon was the figurehead of the new age of France, entitling himself as the "heir of the Revolution" and Emperor of France. This post-Revolution Empire would establish stability in the political spectrums in France through Napoleon's leadership. His successful conquests as well as his countless reforms (most notable being the Napoleonic Civil Code) would benefit French society and earn the admiration of his people. Primary Source:
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Victor Emmanuel II becomes King of Italy
Following his successful efforts to unify Italy, Victor Emmanuel II would be crowned King of Italy and go on to liberate Italian states from Austrian control. His accomplishments towards working to a unified Italian kingdom would earn him the legacy of being the "Father of the Nation". Primary Source:
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Vladimir Lenin leads the October Revolution
After years of exile in Western Europe, Lenin arrived in Russia to help solidify Bolshevik control during the October Revolution. These events, along with Lenin's popularity among the Russian people as well as his charisma would mold him into the leader of the newly developed USSR. Primary Source:
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Adolf Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany
Hitler would rise to power through his appointment to the German chancellorship followed by his instillation of himself as Fuhrer and the creation of the Third Reich. Hitler was successful in obtaining power due to his popularity amongst the German people as well as his promises to strengthen German nationalism through Nazi ideology. Primary Source:
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Winton Churchill becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Winston Churchill would resurface his political career through appointment to the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The wartime position would see Churchill emerge as a strong leader through his fierce determination to defeat Nazi Germany and his ability to unite the British people in doing so. Primary Source:
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/117269/Sir-Winston-Churchill
