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Colonists create Jamestown
in 1607, colonists land near the shores of Virginia and establish the town of Jamestown. -
30 years war begins in europe
In 1618 a religious war was waged war was waged between the Protestants and Roman Catholics, involving many countries and causing over 8 million deaths. -
Catherine the Great is born
One of the most known Russian leaders, the longest reigning leader in Russian history is born. -
The American Revolution begins
The American colonies rebel against Great Britain and wage a war for independence. -
French Revolution
Many angered peasants rise up against King Louis the 16th and many french royalty in a bloody revolution. -
Napoleon becomes Emperor
In 1804, Napoleon becomes the emperor of france, and will proceed to nearly take all of Europe in a 12 year long war and change the world forever -
Crimean War
In 1853, Russia fought over the location of Crimea against France Britain and the Ottoman Empire. Russia loses this war and the other countries got rights to Crimea and the holy land. -
The American Civil War
In 1861, 14 Confederate States seceded from the Union. The North and the South had a 4 year long war over states rights and slavery, which ended up in the norths victory and the country reuniting. The deaths were in the 600 to 700,000s. -
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
In fords theatre in 1865, watching a comedy performance, President Abraham Lincoln was shot in the back of the head with a handgun by John Wilkes Booth.
