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A series of conflicts in Europe, primarily involving Napoleon Bonaparte and his French Empire, which had a profound impact on European politics and borders.
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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark embarked on their famous expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory in the United States.
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A conflict between the United States and Great Britain, including notable events like the burning of Washington D.C., and the Battle of New Orleans.
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The invention of the sewing machine by Barthelemy Thimonnier revolutionizes textile production. -
The Battle of the Alamo occurs during the Texas Revolution.
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A conflict between the United States and Mexico that resulted in significant territorial changes, including the acquisition of California and the Southwest by the U.S.
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The publication of "The Communist Manifesto" by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels ignites socialist movements worldwide.
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A devastating Civil War in the United States over issues such as slavery and states' rights.
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The Emancipation Proclamation is issued by President Abraham Lincoln, freeing enslaved individuals in Confederate states.
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The completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in the United States connects the East and West coasts.