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Child labor is being spread to throughout the world, prominently in the U.K. where this book takes place and where Charles Dickens.
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During the industrial revolution, more kids are put to work so they are able to provide for their families
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Tsar Paul I is assassinated leaving Alexander I the new tsar of Russia.
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Great Britain and Ireland merged to make the United Kingdom.
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UK defeated French and Spanish fleets and dominanted the seas
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John Dickens retires on a naval pension leaving Charles's family with a lower income
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Chicago is founded and became the largest city of the Midwest.
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Aid is given to the poor in their homes which means more workhouses harsher conditions.
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First telegraph line in the world between Baltimore and Washington connected
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The battle of the Alamo happened in San Antonio, Texas
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Victoria is crowned queen of the United Kingdom.
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Opium War, China ceded Hong Kong to UK
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Prince Albert dies prematurely which makes Queen Victoria mourn for hours on end.
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Dickens's mother dies, following the death of his son, Walter. With this Dickens starts to travel around and read his books publicly.
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US purchased Alaska from Russia