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Peter The Great is born
Peter The Great was born in Moscow, Russia. He was born on June 9, 1672. He was the 14th child of Czar Alexis Peter The Great was a Russian czar in the 17th century, who is best known for his extensive reforms in attempt to establish Russia as a great nation. -
Starts to rule Russia
In 1682 Peter the Great started to rule Russia with his brother
Ivan V. Peters brother was a ruler of Russia from 1666 to 1696. Peter and his brother were joint Czars of Russia together from 1682 to 1698 until Ivan V. -
Peter is officially declared sovereign of Russia
In 1696, Peter the Great is officially declared Sovereign of Russia. Having ruled jointly with his brother Ivan V from 1682, when Ivan died in 1696, Peter was officially declared Sovereign of all Russia.Peter inherited a nation that was severely underdeveloped compared to the culturally prosperous European countries. -
Beginning of the Grand Embassy
In 1697, Peter began his journey on the Grand Embassy. The Grand Embassy was a journey to search for allies in the fight against the Ottoman Empire and to strengthen the economic cooperation between Europe and Russia. Peter the Great was hoping to gain support in his war against the Ottoman Empire for the northern coastline of the Black sea. His goal was to build a massive fleet for the war against Turkey. But that goal failed so he started the creation of coalition against Sweden. -
Paper manufacturing begins in North America
The creation of paper is very important in North America. It is important because humans use paper every single day. We use paper for work, learning, writing notes to each other,etc. Paper helps people learn how to read and write. -
19,000 inhabitants emigrate to North America
In 1709, 19000 inhabitants emigrate to North America. This is important because this shows that our country was and still is a place for people to move to for a new beginning. Also, if some of theses families didn't emigrate here, then some people in the US now may be living in a different country. -
Established St. Petersburg
Peter The Great Founded St. Petersburg in 1712. St Petersburg was the capital of Russia for more than 200 hundred years from from 1712 to 1918. St. Petersburg was ceased from being the capital in 1918 after the French Revolution in 1917. -
Publicly marries Catherine I
In 1712 Peter publicly married Catherine I. They got married when Peter was 17 years old and Catherine was only 16 years old. A leader marrying someone is important. It is important because when you die your son or daughter can become leader and keep the family royalty going. -
Stamp Act is created in England
In 1712 the Stamp Act was created in England. The Stamp Act was created to create a tax on publishers particularly to newspapers. Other than newspapers, it required that all pamphlets, legal documents, commercial bills, advertisements, and other papers be issued the tax. -
Slave Revolts in New York
In 1712, slave revolts began in New York. I think this is important because in my opinion, no one should be a slave. Slaves were treated very unfairly. They would work for families all day long and not even get paid. Slaves were also whipped and yelled at and they would start working at a very young age. 23 enslaved African Americans killed 9 white people and hurt another 6 before they were stopped. -
The first cricket match was played.
In 1719, the first cricket match was played. The first match was between Kent and London. Kent played London in the first match recorded by a representative London side and it is claimed that this constituted the first county match. -
Regular postal service created between London and New England
In 1720, the first regular postal service was created between London and New England.A postal service between London and New England is important because it lets families and friends who live in the US to communicate with each other. It is also important because it is an overseas postal service. Lastly, it lets the countries communicate about world events. -
Wins Northern War
In 1721, Peter the Great and Russia win the Northern war. The Northern war lasted 21 years from 1700 to 1721.Peter and Russia were up against Sweden. The war ended with the defeat. of Sweden, leaving Russia as the new dominant power in the Baltic region and as a new major force in European politics. -
Proclaims Russia as an empire
In 1721, Peter proclaimed Russia as an empire. After he proclaimed this, Peter the Great got the title of emperor of all Russia.The Emperor or Empress of All Russia was the absolute and later the constitutional monarch of the Russian Empire. It was created in connection with the victory in the Great Northern War and appeared as the adaptation of the Tsar's title under the accepted system of titling in Europe. -
Peter falls ill
In 1723, Peter the Great falls ill. Peter had never enjoyed the best of health and in the winter of 1723 he began to suffer problems with a blocked urinary tract. In an emergency operation, the blockage was cleared and some four pounds of urine were removed but Peter never truly recovered. -
Peter The Great Dies
On February 8, 1725, Peter The Great passed away. He died between Four and Five in the morning. He was fifty-two years, seven months old when he died, having reigned forty-two years. He is interred in Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
