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Life
Darwin was born o February 12, 1809, and died at the age of 73 years. His work dramatically changed the way that biologists and medical professionals think about evolution. His work changed the way that most people understand themselves and their world in terms of how we, as a species, came to exist. (BBC News 1).[source](<a href='http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/darwin_charles.shtml)' >(The BBC 1)</a> -
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Abraham Lincon
SourceAbraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States. He is know for his leadership during the American Civil War and for freeing the slaves. He was assassinated (American National Biography Online: Lincoln, Abraham 1). -
Nappoleon Bonaparte was defeated at Waterloo
Napolean lost the battle of WaterlooNappoleon Bonaparte, the emperor of France, was a great military strategist whose troops killed many people and took over much of Europe. He was finally defeated at Waterloo in Belgium by the troops of the Duke of Wellington. He was exiled to a remote island off the coast of Africa and died 6 years later, probably of stomach cancer (Napoleon Defeated at Waterloo 1). -
Darwin started medical school at the University of Edinburgh
<a href='http://darwin-online.org.uk/timeline.html' >source Darwin's father wanted him to become a doctor. He signed him up for courses with his brother Erasmus at the University of Edinburgh. This is significant because Darwin figured out that he didn't want to be a doctor (Timeline of the Life of Charles Robert Darwin 1). -
Darwin graduates from college
sourceDarwin passed his BA examinations without honors. So, he got a college degree, but he didn't really stand out from the other students. One could infer that he reached his most productive years later in life (Darwin Online 1). -
Invitation to join the Beagle voyage
sourceDarwin got a letter inviting him to join the Beagle voyage. His father didn't want him to go, but his uncle, Josiah Wedgwood II, thought it was a great idea I am thankful for Uncle Joe (Timeline of the Life of Charles Robert Darwin 1). -
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Beagle Voyage
sourceThis is the amount of time that Charles Darwin spent on the Beagle (a ship). The voyage lasted 3 more years than planned. During this time, Darwin collected many samples of plants and animals, as well as the fossilized remains of past life. He began formulating his Theory of Evolution during this time. (Timeline of the Life of Charles Robert Darwin 1). -
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Galapagos Islands visit
source“The Beagle” stopped at the Galapagos Islands for a few days before leaving. Charles Darwin's visit lives in infamy because he observed several species that were similar to each other, but still separate species, including the famous finches. Most people forget that he traveled anywhere else (Timeline of the Life of Charles Robert Darwin 1). -
William Erasmus Darwin born
Source Charles's first child, William Erasmus Darwin was born. He survived to adulthood. He went through college and became a banker (AboutDarwin.com - Darwin's Children 1). -
Antarctica discovered
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Captain Charles Wilkes, and American explorer, claimed Antarctica for the United States. During the next century, many nations claimed parts of Antarctica for themselves. This rivalry was ended when all nations agreed to use the continent only for scientific reasons. A later treaty stopped people from dumping radioactive waste or exploding nuclear bombs there (Timeline of the Life of -
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Anne Elizabeth Darwin Lifespan
SourceAnne Elizabeth Darwin was Charles Darwin’s very beloved child (Darwin's Dangerous Idea). Anne's death "radically altered Darwin’s belief in Christianity" (AbouitDarwin.com 1). It is believed that Charles blamed himself for Anne's death, because he married his cousin, producing a “less fit” offsping (Darwin's Dangerous Idea). -
Henrietta Emma Darwin Born
Source Henrietta Emma Darwin lived to adulthood, unlike her sister Anne. She married Richard Buckley Litchfield. She published her mother’s letters in 1904 (AbouitDarwin.com 1). -
George Howard Darwin Born
SourceGeorge Howard Darwin was Charles Darwin’s son. He became an astronomer and mathematician in adulthood. He died in 1912 (AboutDarwin.com 1). -
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Taiping Rebellion
sourceChinese authorities throughout history have been suspicious of any group that challenged traditional beliefs. During the Taiping Rebellion (1850-64), many poor people joined Hong Xiuquan, a man who felt disgruntled by the government. By the late 1850s, they controlled over a third of the country. It took the Chinese government fifteen years to put down the rebellion, which took the lives of more than twenty million people. -
Theory of Evolution published
SourceCharles Darwin published his unorthodox book on this day. He had received moral backing from friends for awhile before he published it. He finally decided to publish it because someone else was planning to publish the same idea, though with much less evidence (Evolution 1). -
Abraham Lincoln's inauguration as President of the United States
<a href='http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/abraham-lincoln-elected-president' > Abraham Lincoln became the 16th president of the United States on March 4, 1861. He was the first Republican to hold this office. The nation was deeply divided over the issue of slavery, and several states seceded when Lincoln was elected. He only had 40% of the popular vote, but as four people were running, he ended up getting the most electoral votes (Abraham Lincoln Elected President). . -
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U.S. Civil War
Source The US was experiencing economic growth at this time, but the north's economy was based on industry, while the south's economy was based on agriculture, and required slave labor to continue. Many in the north wanted to abolish slavery, a view that most white southerners thought would destroy their economy. After Abraham Lincoln was elected President, several states seceded from the union, beginning the Civil War (American Ci -
Lincoln shot
SourceLincon was shot and mortally wounded one day before he died. He was shot in the head. Lincoln is remembered as one of the greatest American presidents because he ended slavery and held the Union together (American National Biography Online: Lincoln, Abraham 1).
