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Peter the Great is born
EVENT#1- Peter the Great was born in 1672. He grows up to be one of the most versatile leaders ever. This is important because it marks a new era of a great king in Russia. (No pun intended.) (Grey 15) -
Bacteria found!
EVENT#2- In 1674, Anton Von Leeuwenhoek was the first to see and describe bacteria from a microscope. He also created his own microscopes which were better than the original ones. Seeing and describing bacteria was important because it set a foundation for biology making him the father of microbiology. (Thoughtco.com) -
Pocket Watch Patented!
EVENT#3- In 1675, Christian Huygens patented the pocket watch which means he took credit for the invention. A pocket watch is a clock or stop watch that can be carried in your pocket of course. This is important because it revolutionizes how people keep track of time. (theinventors.org) -
The Universal joint invented.
EVENT#4- Robert Hooke invented the universal joint in 1676. The universal joint is a mechanical device used to connect rigid rods together and allow transmission to occur. This is important because it leads to the future in tools. (thoughtco.com -
Pressure Cooker invented.
EVENT#5- Denis Papin invents the pressure cooker in 1679. The pressure cooker is a device used to cook food more efficiently. The importance behind this is the nutrients that is being recieved from the highly cooked food. People can now have access to more healthier foods. (theinventors.com) -
Peter becomes Czar!
EVENT#6- In 1689, Peter the Great becomes czar at 17. However, still shares the throne with his half-brother. This is important because he would be one of the best czars ever and he changed his title from czar to emperor. (Core Knowledge Foundation) -
Peter becomes sole ruler
EVENT#7- When Peter's half brother dies in 1676, he has the throne all to himself at 24 years old. Peter's half brother is feeble minded anyway so he was not fit to be czar. Him being the sole ruler of Russia was important because it is when his greatness as a czar and emperor began. (World History, Patterns of Interaction) -
Peter embarks on the Grand Embassy
EVENT#8- Peter was always fascinated with western European customs and technology. This is why he embarks on the Grand Embassy in 1697. This was important because this is what helped him westernize Russia. (World History, Patterns of Interaction) -
Introduction to new items
EVENT#11- When Peter returned from his trip a year later in 1698 he introduced Russia to potatoes, newspapers, new clothes, and etc. This was important because this was the start of modernizing Russia. All of the new items introduced were very popular in the country. (World History, Patterns of Interaction) -
Peter becomes more powerful!
EVENT#10- Peter becomes more powerful as a czar also in 1698. He does this by bringing the power of the church lower, abolishing the office of patriach, and imposing heavy taxes. (World History, Patterns of Interaction) -
Establishes strong navy and army
EVENT#9- In 1698, Peter established a strong navy and army for Russia. Peter built very good ships and had European drill officers train their army. This was important because at some point they had the strongest navy and army in the world. (World History, Patterns of Interaction) -
The Beard Tax!
EVENT#12- On September 5, 1698, Peter the Great put a beard tax on russian men. He believed that even beards were to primitive so he taxed anyone who didn't shave off their beards. This was important because this showed how far Peter would go to make Russia modern. (World History, Patterns of Interaction) -
Acquires warm-water sea port
EVENT#13- Peter acquires the warm-water sea port from Sweden during a war in 1703. With Peter's new and improved navy and after many defeats, He finally beats Sweden. This is important because now he can use the port for trade. (Core Knowledge Foundation) -
Piano Invented
EVENT#14- In 1709, a man named Bartolomeo Cristofori invents the piano. This important because it is one of the most popular instruments today. Also, it gave a lot of famous pianists, like Beethoven, a great carrer and expertise. (theinventors.org) -
Wow! Your on fire...literally.
EVENT#15- French C.Hoppfer patented the fire extinguisher in 1722. Fire extinguisher s are great ways to put out a fire, thanks to Hoppfer. This is important because fire extinguishers is the #1 way to put out fires. (theinventors.org) -
Peter the Great Dies!
Sadly, on Febuary 8, 1725, Peter the Great passes away. It is said that he died from gangrene after an infection. This is important because an era of a great leader has just ended. (World History, Patterns of Interaction)
