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Period: 1800 BCE to
Oliver Twist
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Oliver Twist
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Child Labor
Child labor is being spread to throughout the world, prominently in the U.K. where this book takes place and where Charles Dickens. -
Child labor prominent
During the industrial revolution, more kids are put to work so they are able to provide for their families -
Tsar death
Tsar Paul I is assassinated leaving Alexander I the new tsar of Russia. -
Merging
Great Britain and Ireland merged to make the United Kingdom. -
UK power
UK defeated French and Spanish fleets and dominanted the seas -
John Dickens
John Dickens retires on a naval pension leaving Charles's family with a lower income -
Chicago
Chicago is founded and became the largest city of the Midwest. -
Poor Law Amendment Act
Aid is given to the poor in their homes which means more workhouses harsher conditions. -
Communication
First telegraph line in the world between Baltimore and Washington connected -
'Merica
The battle of the Alamo happened in San Antonio, Texas -
Queen Victoria
Victoria is crowned queen of the United Kingdom. -
Showing strength
Opium War, China ceded Hong Kong to UK -
Royal Death
Prince Albert dies prematurely which makes Queen Victoria mourn for hours on end. -
Death's of inspiration
Dickens's mother dies, following the death of his son, Walter. With this Dickens starts to travel around and read his books publicly. -
America buying more land
US purchased Alaska from Russia