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Date of Birth
Marie Antoinette was born on November 2, 1755 in Vienna, Austria. She was the second youngest child (15th child) to her parents. Her mother, Maria Theresa was the emperess of Austria and her father was Holy Roman Emperor Francis I.
This event is significant because Marie Antoinette will eventually go on to become the Queen of France.
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standardized animal kingdom names
On January 1, 1758 The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature establish the "starting point" for standardized species names across the animal kingdom. This naming system is based on the binomial nomenclature laid out in Carolus Linnaeus 10th edition of Systema Naturae.
This event is important because it established the basis for generating names of the animals that would follow.
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New York medicine law
On June 10, 1760 New York passed the first effective law regulating the practice of medicine. This called for doctors to have licenses. If a doctor did not have a license, he or she was capable of being penalized.
This event is significant because it was able to create a safter environment for patients.
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Austria uses first paper currency
On June 15, 1762 Austria used it's first paper currency. When the paper currency was first created, it was not tied to the coinage standard yet. The notes were worth more in the beginning, but in later years they fell in relative values with the coins.
This event is significant because Austria moved away from specie money to adopt a regime of sovereign credit with a fiat currency.
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Stamp Act declared unconstitutional in Virginia
On Februrary 11, 1766 the Stamp Act was declared unconstitutional in Virginia. The Stamp Act said that any printed legal document had to have tax placed on it. This act angered the colonists and they took matters into their own hands. They resisted the act, especially by mobbing.
This event was important because ultimately it helped lead to America's Independence.
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The first edition of "Ecnyclopedia Britannica" was created
On December 6, 1768 the first edition of "Encyclopedia Britannica" was created in Scotland. Although this work could not compete with Universal Lexicon or Ecnyclopedie, it competed with other dictionaries of arts and sciences.
This event is important becasue it set the basis for all of the volumes to follow. There are 32 volumes of Encyclopedia Britannica today.
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Royal Wedding.
The royal wedding, joining 14 year old Marie Antoinette, Austrian archduchess and Louis-Auguste (Louis XVI) took place on March 16, 1770.This wedding was arranged in an effort to unite Austira and France, and since it was arranged, they had only met 2 days prior.
This event is significant because the two that were about to be married would later become the King and Queen of France. The rule under Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI was very strict, and very violent. (mcGasko)(Plain 10) -
Becoming the Queen
In 1774 Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI became king and queen. The king of France, Louis XV died in 1774. This left the throne to his son, Louis XVI, and his wife, Marie Antoinette. When Louis XV died, Marie was only 19, leaving her to become the Queen of France at only age 19.
This event is imporant to Marie Antoinette's life because this was the day that she became Queen of France. Ultimately, her and Louis would eventually beign the Reign of Terror in France.
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First child was born
On December 9, 1778 Marie Antoinette's first was born. After 12 hours of labor, her daughter, Marie Therese was born. It was not until hours later that she was informed the gender of her child. Although a son was desired, Maie was happy with a girl because the girl was hers whereas a boy would be the state's.
This event was important because Marie Therese was the only survivor of her whole family. Her parents and all of her siblings died, yet she lived until age 72.
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Louis-Joseph died of teberculosis
Louis-Joseph died in 1789. He was born the Dauphin of France. He was the second born child, who was born just 3 years after Marie Therese. Louis-Joseph was a delicate child for most of his life, and he died at the age of 7, most likely from Tuberculosis.
This event was significant because Louis-Joseph was going to be the King's male heir. He was also the first child of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI to pass away.
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Storming of Bastille
The storming of Bastille happened on July 14, 1789. This event marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The citizens stormed Basatille to gain ammunition, and take arms.
This event is important because it marked the beginning of the French Revolution, and it also left Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI shocked.
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1st United States census authorized
On March 1, 1790 the first United States census was authorized. The cencus began more than a year after George Washington became president. It was created to show the number of people in a household and what type of people were living there.
This event is important because it set the basic guidelines for our census today, and the census is still relevant in todays society.
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War with Austria and Prussia
The war with Austria and Prussia began on April 20, 1792. This war was a result of assembly's attempts to forgive and forget, but instead of that happening, a war broke out instead.
This event was important because Marie Antoinette was from Austria. This war also eventually put Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI out of power.
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Louis XVI's death
Louis XVI was executed on January 20, 1793. Marie Antoinette's husband died just months before she, herself was executed. Louis was tried and executed for treason in January. He was killed by the guillotine, and was dragged there before being killed.
This event was signifiicant because Louis XVI was excecuted before everyone else in the reign of Terror. Eventually Marie Antoinette would also be executed.
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Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror began on September 5,1793. The Reign of Terror was a period of time when many people were executed if they were suspected of being an enemy of the Revolution. Throught the Reeign of Terror, 300,000 suspects were arrested, 17,000 were executed and about 10,000 died in prision without any trial.
This event is important because this led to the death of Marie Antoinette.
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Date of Death
Marie Antoinette was executed on the morning of October 16, 1793. She was put to her death by the guillotine. Her husband had died a few months prior to her death.
This event is significant because Marie Antoinette's death marked the end of the Reign of Terror. Many people had already been faced with their own death during this time, and it was only just that she would have to as well.
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