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The Louisiana purchase
The Louisiana purchase occurred on April 30th 1803. This was the event where the French sold a large portion of their western lands to America to pay for French wars. This purchase more than doubled the amount of land that the USA had. -
Napoleon Becomes The Emperor of France
Following the turmoil of the French Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte was voted to become the Emperor of France. During the process of being made Emperor, Napoleon broke from tradition and crowned himself.
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Napoleon is Crowned King of Italy
In 1805, Napoleon was crowned as the King of Italy.
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The Tin Can
1810 the very first tin can is produced by peter Durand and would lead large impacts on the food preservation process. In addition it allowed for more families to have cheaper and more convenient food. http://theinventors.org/library/inventors/blcan.htm -
The Game Of Scat
1810 the German game of Scat is invented by the Brommesche Tarok-Gesellschaft and would eventually be played in America. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skat_(card_game) -
The First Clicked Photograph
Joseph Nicephore Niepce was the very first person to take a photo in the year 1814 (although not the first to design a camera). While it may not have been able to save the photo it still would serve as inspiration for many others in the future. http://www.whoinvented.org/who-invented-camera/amp/ -
The Friction Match
In 1826, the chemist John Walker invented matches that ignited when exposed to enough friction.
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The Famous Colt Revolver
1836 Samuel Colt invents and Patents the Colt Revolver which became popularized in the West. It was known as a "revolver" because of the revolving cylinder that it utilized. http://theinventors.org/library/inventors/blgun.htm#colt -
The Telegraph
The Telegraph was created by Samuel Morse. It served as one of the first forms of communication that spanned large distances but still allowed for fast communication. It would go on to influence politics, news, daily life, and wars. https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/telegraph -
Invention of the Gatling Gun
Created in 1861, Doctor Richard Gatling was the inventor of the cleverly named "Gatling gun". Versions of this weapon would be popularized by armies from that point forward for many years.
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Civil War Starts
A civil war breaks out in America after disagreements about slavery, states rights, and more.
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The Civil War Ends
The civil war ended once the Confederate group surrendered to the Union. This event was famously held in the Appomattox courthouse.
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The Typewriter
The first practical typewriter was patented on 1868 Christopher Latham Sholes. There were versions of typewriters before this, but they were all much slower than just plain handwriting.
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Blue Jeans
In 1873, Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss invent blue jeans. These new pants were very cheap, flexible, and helpful to farmers.
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The Telephone Is Invented By Alexander Graham Bell
On March 7, 1876 a patent for the telephone was granted to Alexander Graham Bell. On March 10th of the same year, the first understandable sentence was transmitted over a telephone. That sentence was "Mr. Watson, come here; I want you.” -
The Phonograph
Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in 1877 while working to improve the telephone and the telegraph. Phonographs were among the first devices that could record and play back sound. -
The Light Bulb
Thomas Edison is credited with the invention of the light bulb in 1879. -
Brazil's Government
In 1888, Brazil "overthrows it's monarchy", and they replace it with a republic. -
The First Plane
Brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright invented and flew the first plane in the year 1903. This was obviously an impressive accomplishment for a pair of humble bike makers (or anyone of any position really). https://www.brighthubeducation.com/history-homework-help/91805-important-inventions-of-the-industrial-revolution/ -
The First Firearm Silencer
The first silencer for a pistol was invented by Hiram Maxim in 1909. This "silencer" was and still is used to significantly reduce the sound of a gunshot.
From: http://theinventors.org/library/inventors/blgun.htm#colt
