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Aug 12, 1492
Christopher Columbus Arrives
Christopher Columbus discovers the New World. -
Colonization of Jamestown
A small settlement in the colony of Virginia. This is due to Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the New World. -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
The article written to the King of England, from the 13 American colonies, who were then at war with Great Britain, that stated that they regarded themselves as 13 newly independent sovereign states. This is due to the original colonization of Jamestown. -
Thomas Jefferson being a Minister to France
Thomas Jefferson was a Minister or Ambassador to France for the United States. -
French Revolution
A revolution that led to the end of powerful monarchies and churches and the rise of democracy and nationalism. This can be related to Thomas Jefferson being the United States minister to France, and also France being inspired by the United States revolution. -
French Industrial Exposition
One in a series of eleven expos made to encourage improvements and agriculture.This is in part due to the Enlightenment ideals that came from the French Revolution. -
The Great Exhibition (London World Fair)
The first of a series of World's Fairs that featured both culture and industry in an international setting. This was made to outshine France's Industrial Expositions.
