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Peter The Great is born
Natalya Naryshkina gives birth to Peter Romanov. He is born in Moscow, Russia. (Blumberg 233) -
King Philip is hunted down and killed
King Philip's War starts in New England between colonists and Native Americans as a result of tensions over land. It starts along the Connecticut River valley in Massachusetts and in the Plymouth and Rhode Island colonies. Metacom is the Native American general. He is called King Philip by the colonists. In a swamp in Rhode Island, he is killed, ending the war in southern New England and ending the independent power of Native Americans there. -
Isaac Newton published "Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy"
Isaac Newton publishes his book on physics and the motion of the earth. It was originally published in Latin. It was translated into English by Benjamin Motte -
Peter the Great escapes death
Peter the Great's sister Sofia Alekseyevna had planned to kill Peter in the night. Someone knew of her plans. Peter was forced to escape in the night on horse and hides out to Troista Monastery. (Grey 61) -
Peter the Great becomes the sole czar of Russia
After the death of Feodor III, Peter ruled along side his sickly brother, Ivan V. Ivan then died. This made Peter the sole ruler of Russia. -
Peter the Great leaves on the Grand Embassy
Peter the Great heads off to western Europe to westernize Russia. His voyage was also called the "Grand Embassy". Peter brought 250 people along with him for the 18-month journey. He used the pseudonym Pyotr Mikhailov so he could keep his privacy while he was there. (Cheney Construction) -
Peter the Great reutrns to Russia
After 18 months abroad, Peter had to cut off his travels in Europe because of uprisings in Moscow as just he was planning a trip to Venice. He traveled to Holland first, where he learned shipbuilding. He then traveled to England where he examined England’s shipyards and artillery plants, learned about navigation and studied Manchester and London, learning how Western cities functioned. On his way back east, he stopped in Prussia, Austria, and Poland. (Cheney Construction) -
Russia is attacked by Charles XII
Charles XII of Sweden attacks Russia. Charles has an army of 8,000 while Peter has 23,000. Russia lost miserably. This showed other western nations that Russia had a weak army. This also began the Great Northern War. (historylearningsite) -
The Indusrial Revolution begins
The Industrial Revolution is the movement in where machines changed people's way of life as well as their methods of manufacturing. It originated in Britain. Britain had access to many resources, such as iron and coal. The agricultural part of the British economy had been steadily growing during the 18th century. Agricultural stability allowed the British population to increase. -
St. Petersburg is founded
Peter won land with direct access to the Baltic Sea from Charles XII of Sweden. Peter creates the new city/seaport, St. Petersburg. This better enhances Russia's trade and outer connections with other countries. (History.com) -
John Locke dies
Born in England, John Locke wanted to pursue medicine, while at college, he met the Earl of Shaftsbury. Their statuses grew and John went into government. He soon came to be in charge of keeping their links and news with the colonies. During this time, the Glorious Revolution and Enlightenment ideas were going around. He made it very clear that people didn't have to base their lives based just on the church. He was one of the most influential enlightenment thinkers. (Biography.com) -
The United Kingdom of Great Britain is formed
England, Scotland, and Wales become one country. -
St. Petersburg becomes the capital of Russia
In 1713, St. Petersburg becomes the capital of Russia. In 1728, uprises in Russia cause the capital to become Moscow. THe capital of Russia returned to St. Petersburg in 1732. In 1918, government officials moved the capital once again back to Moscow. (Russia Beyond The Headlines) -
Pennsylvania was discovered by William Penn
William Penn was an entreprenuer and a Quaker in the American colony. He was the one that founded the province of Pennsylvania. He also founded the English North American colony and the future Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. -
The Great Northern War ends with a peace treaty between Russia and Sweden
Charles XII of Sweden is killed in the invasion of Norway, which didn't help his advances what so ever. Russia regains its land. After having worries about Russia expanding beyond it's borders, the rest of Europe made Russia sign four treaties from 1719-1721. Russia signs a treaty with Sweden to finally end the war. (historylearningsite) -
Peter the Great dies
Peter the Great died and the cause of death is not clear. Some signs said that his kidneys failed him. Some signs show that he had an infection of the bladder. Others say that he dove into a frozen lake to save some drowning soldiers. None the less, Peter the Great died without an heir, after executing his first son for treason. (Blumberg 235)
