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Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769. He was born in Ajaccio, Corsica. This event is significant because Napoleon will become one of the world's most powerful rulers ("Napoleon I” 307).
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in 1773, colonists in the United States are angered by tax on tea and the East India Company.Colonists dump cargo into the Boton Harbor. This event is significant because it is one of the events that starts the American Revolution ("The United States, 1600–1800 A.D.")
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In 1778, Hawaii is discovered. English captain, James Cook finds Hawaii while sailing past Oahu. This event is significant because Hawaii will become one of the 50 states of the United States (1700–1799 (A.D.) World History)
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In 1781, William Herschel discovered Uranus. It was first mistaken as a star. This event is significant because another part of the solar system has been found (1700–1799 (A.D.) World History).
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In 1787, Jacques Louis David paints the Death of Socrates in France. Socrates is being poisoned for having different beliefs. This event is significant becauseit shows hoe Socrates is killed (France, 1600–1800 A.D.).
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In 1793, Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin in the United States. The cotton gin speeds the process of separating the cotton from the seeds. This event is significant because this invention helps factories across the world make clothes (The United States, 1600–1800 A.D.).
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On October 11, 1795, Napoleon saves the National Assembly in the French Revolution. In Paris, France, Napoleon stopped a crowd of rebels by shooting guns all at once in different directions. By stopping the rebels, Napoleon saved the National Assembly, became a hero, and gained the government's trust. This event is significant because this is the start of Napoleons power in France (Heuston 122).
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In 1798, Napoleon is sent to Egypt on an expedition. He lost battles against the British Navy. This event is significant because Napoleon kept his losses out of the press and the people did not find out about the losses. ("Napoleon Forges an Empire" 584).
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On March 21, 1804, Napoleon introduces the Napoleonic Code to France. The Napoleonic Code is a set of laws that restricted some rights of the people. This event is significant because it is one of the first major events during Napoleon's reign as Empereor (Henderson 8).
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On December 2, 1804, Napoleon crowns himself Emperor of France. He takes over France and becomes one of the most powerful people in the world. This event is significant because Napoleon gains even more power. Also, Napoleon is at the peak of his power, and everything that comes after this event is leading to him being exiled (Henderson 8).
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On July 12, 1806, Napoleon creates the Confederation of the Rhine. This replaces the Holy Roman Empire. This is significant because Napoleon adds more territory to his empire. (Henderson 8).
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In 1808, Beethovens 5th Symphony is performed. He performs it for the first time in Vienna, Austria. This event is significant because Beethovens 5th Symphony is one of the most famous songs of all time ("1800–1899 (A.D.) World History.").
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On January 19, 1810, Napoleon marries his second wife Marie Louise of Austria. Together, they have a son- Napoleon II. This event is significant because Napoleon can pass down his power to his son and continue their dynasty (Heuston 8).
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On April 14, 1814, Napoleon abdicates the French throne. He is also exiled to Elba and he doesnt return for almost a year. This event is significant because this is the beginning of Napoleon's decline (Henderson 8).
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On July 15, 1815, Napoleon is exiled a second time to St Helena. He lost at the battle of Waterloo which caused him to be exiled. This is significant because Napoleon spends the rest of his life on St Helena (Heuston 122).
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Napoleon dies on May 5, 1821. He dies on St Helena at the age of 51. This is significant because this is the day the Age of Napoleon ends (Heuston 1821).
