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Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, France which is found on the island of Corsica. He was the fourth of eleven children. His parents were Carlo Buonapate and Letiza Ramolina. Napoleons father Carlo Buonaparte was the assesor of Ajjacio. This event was significant because it was the birth of Napoleon. Source: (McGuire 16) -
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America becomes its own country
On July 4, 1776 America became its own country. This was after Thomas Jefferson and other men such as Ben Franklin, John Hancock and John Adams wrote the Declaration Of Independence. This document declared America's independence from Britain. This event is significant because America declared it's independence from Britain and became it's own country with it's own goverment. Source: (Littell 564) -
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In 1778 at the age of 10 Napoleon was enrolled in a military school. Napoleon wanted to learn to speak proper french. At school Napoleon had problems making friends was made fun of for his small size. Napoleon was smart and was accepted to a royal military school in Paris. He left the school when he was 16 and joined the military. This event is significant because his education and training at school helped Napoleon become a great military at the age od 16. Source: (McGuire 17) -
Uranus is Discovered
In 1781, a German astronomer William Hershel discovered the planet Uranus. This was the first planet discovered in modern times. It is the seventh planet from the sun. This event is significant in as it helped shape the solar system. it was also the first planet discovered by telescope. Source: (History.com) -
Mozart
On December 5th 1791 in Vienna, Austria Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died. Mozart helped to shape classical music. He is one of the most popular musicians of all time. Mozart is significant to world culture because of his musical contributions. Classical music remains popular today and people from all over the world still listen to his music. Source: -
Metric System
On August 1, 1793 the metric system was established in France. It was developed by a group of French mathematicians. It comes from the greek word metron which means to measure. This event is significant because it is a foundation for measurment around the world. Source: (Col, Jeananda. Enchanted Learning.) -
Cotton Gin
On March 14, 1794 Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin. Whitney was an american inventor. The cotton gin is used to clean cotton and remove seeds. This event is significant because it was profitable in the south of the U.S. and helped lift the economy. Source: (Littell 636) -
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On November 9, 1799 the Coup D'eat took place. Napoleon was part of this group that took over the French government. it was replaced by a 3 membered consulate. This event is significant because Napoleon became the the first Consul and held the most political powerin France. He went on to reorganize the French army. Source: (History.com)\
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Napoleonic Code
On March 21, 1804 the Napoleonic Code was enacted. This was a civil code that gave the post revolutionary France its laws. This was one of the most significant contributions made by Napoleon. This event is significant because it took away priveliges based on birth and allowed freedom of religion. Source; (MC Lynn 254) -
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On December 2, 1804 Napoleon was crowned Emperor of France. The Pope was going to put the crown on Napoleons head. But Napoleon took the crown out of the Popes hands and placed on his own head. He was now called Napoleon I This event is significant beacuse Napoleon was the first Emperor of France in a thousand years. Source: (Napoleon 65) -
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Napoleon married Marie Louise on April 2, 1810. This was his second marrige. His first marriage was to Josephine de Beauharnais but they did not have any children together. Marie Louise was the daughter of the Emperor of Austria they had one son. This event was significant as it was the start of Napoleon own family. His son became Napoleon II and had the title of the king of Rome. Source: (MC Lynn 469) -
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens was born on Febuary 7, 1812 in Portsmouth, England. He was an english author during the Victorian age. His books include A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol. This event is significant because Dickens works have become classic literature. He also wrote about the poverty of england. Source: (bbc.com) -
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On April 6, 1814 Napoleon was exiled after his forces were defeated by the Spanish and the Portiguess with help from the Bristish. He was forced to abicate his thrown. He was exiled to Elba, an island in the mediterranean. This event was significant as it represented the beggining of the fall of Napoleon. Source: (Schlesiniger 97) -
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On Febuary 26, 1815 Napoleon escaped from Elba, He raised an army of 128,000. He again declared himself Emperor of France. This was known as the One Hundred Days. This event is significant as it was Napoleons attempt at becoming head of France again. Source: (Schlesinger 100) -
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The Battle of Waterloo took place on June 18. 1815 in Belgium. At this battle Napoleon was defeated by the British and the Prussians. Napoleon was exiled to St. Helena. This event is significant because it was Napoleons final abdiction and exile it was also the end of the French dominations in Europe. Source: (Schlesinger 101) -
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Napoleon died at the age of 51 on May 5th 1821. He died on the St. Helena where he was exiled to for the second time. Napoleon died most likely from stomach cancer. This event was significant because it was the end of Napoleon. Source: (MC Lynn 654)
