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Aug 1, 1492
Columbus Discovers the "Western World"
Christopher Columbus was an explorer for Spain. Although he sailed for Spain, he was born in a small town in Italy called Genoa. He traveled to Portugal for supplies. They disagreed so he went to Spain. Greedy for wealth, Spain agreed to supply ships and food to the crew. Columbus was trying to find the "Northwest Passage" Or a sailing pathway to India from Europe that wasn't as far. He believed he found India, but in reality he landed first in the bahamas. (history.com) -
Simon Bolivar's Birth
Simon Bolivar was born in Caracas, New Granada, or what is now Venezuela. He was born into a very rich family. His father, Juan Vicente Bolívar and Ponte, was a Venezuelan politician while his mother, María de la Concepción Palacios y Blanco, helped around the house by cooking, cleaning and sewing (school.eb.com). Simon was only 4 when his father died, and only 9 when his mother died (historymole.com). This left him with his uncle and his tutors that taught him schoolwork. -
Travels to Europe to Complete Education
Following his dream of going to Europe to meet all the enlightenment thinkers that inspired him, he set out to do just that. His tutor, Simo Rodriguez, inspired him to be more patriotic creative, and a true leader (Hoobler 27). Him, along with the thoughts of the enlightenment, formed Simon's destiny into the "Libratador" we know today (school.eb.com). -
Marries María Teresa Rodríguez del Toro y Alaysa
When Simon is in Europe, Spain in particular, he meets a very young girl, yet same age as he. He promises her money and power and she agrees to marry him. They travel back to Venezuela to have to wedding. With Bolivar being rich, the wedding was grand and ornate (historymole.com). All was well. -
María Teresa Rodríguez del Toro y Alaysa dies of yellow fever
The young couples life together was quite short, being only 5 months. Living in Venezuela was having a toll on the young brides body, as the water conditions were not very good and she was more susceptible to disease considering she was born in Europe. She quickly died in Caracas of Yellow Fever.(school.eb.com) -
Bolivar joins forces with Emanuel Piar
Simon Bolivar was always interested in war tactics, even as a young boy. Growing up, his father taught him a few battle strategies while he was alive. (school.eb.com) This peaked Bolivar's interest and caused him to seek more. His tutor also got him interested in the power of leadership by teaching him about be means of the Enlightenment in Europe. All of this combined to make Bolivar's pasion, to join an army and free his people. (Thackeray 27) -
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Venezuelan Wars of Independence
Bolivar was one of the main generals in the wars for independence in Venezuela. The Venezuelans were fighting from freedom from Spain and its king, Joseph I (Hoobler 23). Bolivar did most of his part in these wars in planning next moves and attacks. He also was a diplomat sent to England for aid and supplies. Although this failed, he was able to coax England to leave the colony be if it ever was to become independent (school.eb.com). During this period he became well known as a strong leader. -
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Bolivar Fights in Many Wars and Frees the North
He returns from exile and immediately takes his position back as general. He then leads an army of mestizos and many other ethnicities against the Spaniards. He defeats them in all places north of Chile and south or Mexico. There are many major battles along the way and he gets a little help from fellow liberator Jose de San Martin (school.eb.com). These won areas all follow victory with a declaration of independence. Bolivar is a hero. The country of Bolivia is named after him. -
Bolivar Flees After Defeats
Bolivar is forced to exile himself to Jamaica in risk of being executed but the Spanish government who stills owns the region.But it is here where he writes one of the most important documents in world history (school.eb.com). This letter was known as "La Carta de Jamaica" or "Letter From Jamaica." This document tells the citizens of Venezuela that their general is still alive and is unequivocally dedicated to the cause of the revolution
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Simon Bolivar Declines Offer to be Leader of New Granada.
Bolivar is hailed throughout the region and praised for his amazing victories during his campaign for independence. New Granada, what is now Venezuela,Columbia, and Peru. They votes\ Bolivar to be king of a vast country. But he declines, due to his want for relaxation after the war and the growing civil war in the area. He doesn't want to have to deal with it so he steps down and retires to his hometown of Caracas. (school.eb.com) -
Bolivar Peacefully Dies at age 47
Bolivar dies at a very young age due to Tuberculosis. This was vastly incurable at the time and would remain to be for years (school.eb.com). It was a tragic loss to one of the best generals in history. His name will ever be hailed by the name of one of the countries that he freed, Bolivia. During his last months of his life, he tried to help establish a stable government for the new countries. He died in Colombia with his brothers and many other friends beside him. -
American Civil War Starts
The civil war started because of several disputes between the northern states and the southern states. The southern split from the United States when Abraham Lincoln was elected president (history.com). The war was between the union (northern states) and confederacy (southern states). The war was one of the bloodiest wars in history with the biggest casualty rate and totals ever. Eventually, the north won and settle their problems with the south. -
Abraham Lincoln is Assassinated.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States of America. Lincoln was elected into a poor situation with America on the brink of civil war. He was the president who was the cause of the confederacy to officially start the war, but also the end of it by making slavery illegal.So, not everyone agreed with his ideas. One of these people including John Booth, the man who killed the President while he was watching a play (history.com).Booth was later caught and sentenced to death. -
Titanic Sinks
At the time, the RWS Titanic was the largest passenger ship ever created. On it's first voyage, there was 2,240 passengers aboard. About 1,500 of these poor passengers lost their lives in the early hours of April 15, 1912. The ship was sailing to America and the ship was coasting colder waters in the Atlantic Ocean near Newfoundland (history.com) It was here where in hit an iceberg and sank. One of the most tragic single-day events in human history -
Bolshevik Revolution Starts
The Bolshevik Revolution was a very large movement in Russia during the 20th century. The bond between the czar (leader) of Russia and his people had broken. Many of the Russian ethnic groups started to groups started to grow agitated over what czar Nicholas II was doing to Russia. Under a leader, Vladimir Lenin, they rioted against the government and toppled to czar from his throne. Lenin became ruler after this major change (britannica.com). -
World War II Starts
World War II started due to the uprising German empire along with it's strong allies. They wanted more land to help their economy, but the more pressing matter was Hitler, the german dictator, wanting to "purify" the world of jewish, disabled, homosexual, gypsies, etc. (history.com). Opposing this nonsense were the allies. This included, most of Europe, Russia, Canada and the United States. Eventually Hitler's army was ended by the Russians and the Treaty of Westphalia was signed.
