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Industrial Revolution Begins (USA)
The Industrial Revolution finally kicks off in the USA, paving the way for the events to come. -
First Paddle-Wheel Steamboat
The first paddle-wheel steamboat is built in America by Robert Fulton -
Congress of Vienna meets
The Congress of Vienna meets to form a peace settlement. -
Belgium Annexed
The country of Belgium is annexed to the Dutch Republic -
Charles X Overthrown!
France's Charles X is overthrown by liberals in the July Revolution -
Another French Revolution!
Also known as the February Revolution, the goal was to be rid of old monarchial structures and create independent nation-states. -
Louis-Napoleon Elected!
Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte is elected the first president of France -
King Victor is Crowned !
King Victor Emmanuel is crowned King of Sardinia. -
Austrian Revolution Fails
The Austrian Revolutions of 1848 end in failure for the revolutionists. -
Russia Invades!
Russia invades Romania. Agh! -
Austria goes to War!
Austria goes to war with Italy over Italy's independence. -
US Population Skyrockets!
The US population hits a staggering 5 million people. -
Steel Producers!
Britain, France, Germany, and Belgium produce 120,000 tons of steel. -
Austria-Hungary Begins!
The dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary is formed -
Women's Rights in England!
English women finally gain the right to own some property. -
Italy Rises!
Italy finally emerges as an independent united national state. -
Unification!
Germany and Italy unify! -
Otto Emerges
Otto Von Bismark begins a new Imperial Germany -
French Republic!
France's Third Republic gains a Republic Constitution -
Nicholas II comes to play!
Russia's Nicholas II begins his disastrous rule -
Russia Triumphs!
Russia becomes the 4th largest producer of steel -
Picasso enters the scene!
Pablo Picasso begins his career. -
Einstein breaks through!
Albert Einstein publishes his theory of relativity -
Bloody Sunday
Unarmed Russian demonstrators are fired upon by soldiers as they march to present a petition to the Tsar. Around 200 people are killed. -
Italy gets it right!
Italy finally grants universal male suffrage.
