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Birth
Karl Marx was born in Trier, Prussia, which is in the southern Rhineland Area. His family was Jewish, but covnerted to Christianity after the Napoleonic wars. Prussia was then a protestant country. (Dictionary of world history: The 19th
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Canada and the US formed an official border.
In 1818 Canada and the US formed a border. It was called the Treaty of 1818. There would still be unresolved disputes, though. (History of the Modern World: Revolution and Change) -
Erie Canal Opened
The Erie canal was finished on october 26, 1825. this canal connected Lake Erie to the Hudson River. It was known as the "wedding of the waters." (History of the Modern World: Revolutiona and Change) -
Jospeh Smith founds the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints (Mormons)
August 6th, Joseph Smith founds the Church. It was in Utah. He later will be a major part of the Christian religion.(Dictionary of world history: The 19th Century, history.com) -
Enters Trier Secondary School
Karl Marx enters Secondary School. It is in Trier, Prussia. He pursues humanities. (Dictionary of world History:the 19th Century) -
Started writing for Rheinische Zeitung
Marx Starts writing for the Rheinische Zeitung. This means Rheinish Gazette in English. The articals are radical. (Marxism in power: the rise and fall of a doctrine.) -
Married
Karl Marx marries Jenny von Westphalen. Almost as soon as they are married, they move to London. They have 7 children, but only 3 live into childhood. (Living Biographies of great philosophers) -
Meets Friedrich Engels
Marx meets Friedrich Engels. They begin collaborating. THeir articles are very liberal. (Marxism in Power : The Rise and Fall of a Doctrine.) -
Moves to Brussels
Marx is forced to leave the country. The government of Prussia was trying to arrest him. He moves to Brussels. (Marxism in Power: the rise and fall of a doctrine) -
Year of the European Revolts
Many countries and states revolted against their government. France, Italian States, German states, Denmark, Schleswig, and many more. Over 50 countries participated in the rebellion. (Dictionary of World History: The 19th Century) -
Abraham Lincoln elected US President
Abraham Lincoln is elected president on November 6, 1860. He is the first republican to ever become president. By the time of his inauguration, 7 states has seceded, starting the civil war. (history.com) -
Canada becomes an indeoendent country
Canada became independent. The date was the 1st of July, 1867. it was previously a British colony. (history.com) -
The Suez Canal Opens
The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean and the Red seas. It passes through Egypt. It eliminates the need to go around africa. (Dictionary of world history: The 19th Century, history.com) -
Publishes volume one of Capital.
Marx works with Engels to publish Capital. It sells out almost immediatly. Russia buys almost all the copies. (Marxism in power: the rise and fall of a doctrine) -
Wife's Death
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Death
Karl Marx died on March 14, 1883. He died in London, England. He was 65 years old. (Dictionary of world history: The 19th Century)
