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Queen Victoria is Born
Queen Victoria was born at Kensington Palace. Was also the only daughter of Prince Edward Augustus of Kent, and Princess Victoria of Saxe- Coburg- Saalfeld. Her Mother died in March 16, 1861, and her father died on Janurary 23, 1820 (V&A). She had 9 childeren with Prince Albet. Their names are Victoria Adelaid Mary Louise, Edward Albert, Alice Maud Mary, Alfred Ernest Albert, Helena August Victoria, Arthur William Patrick Albert, Leopold George Duncan Albert, Beatrice Mary Victoria Feodore. -
James simpson constructs a filter purification for London's water supply.
James Simpson was born in London. He made a sand filter water purifier of london's water supply to make the water cleaner. Which it was always dirty so now it was clean and made people live longer.
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The Steam Engine
The steam engine constituted a new concept in locomotive design. Caim to be the first locomotive to use a double cranked axle. But it was never proven to be successful.
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Inherited Ireland
In 1837 Queen Vivtoria inherits Ireland. This is important because she is gaining more land, Which then she is gaining more power. This is lastly important because that means that her childeren that she has can also inherit Ireland.
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Queen Victoria's Coronation of Great Britian
Queen Victoria's Coronation is important because it's whn she came into reign. Also becuase the period that she was Queen was the longest person who was the leader of Great Britian. Her religon was Christian so everyone had to be/become Catholic.
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William Clark, American Explorer (from upper Mississippi)
William Clark died September 1,1838. He was greater known for the Exploration of lewis and Claek. When Jefferson sent them both out to try and map out land, and try to trade with the Natives as well. Which they did both of those things and more. In which, they both came back successfuly with more information about the United States.
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Queen victoria marries Prince Albert
In January 1, 1840, Queen victoria marries her 1st cousin Albert. This is significat because they will have a boy. This birth of this child is important because Edward Albert (2nd born child) will later be the king of England when Queen Victoria dies.
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Birth of Prince Edward (Queen victoria's 2nd child)
The birth of Prince Edward is imprtant because he is the future king after Queen Victoria's death. That is important becauseif she didn't have a boy then her first born daughter would reign. However, in the that period of time people thought having a girl reign instead of boy they considered them weak. So the birth of Edward was important. He only reigned from 9 November 1841, London, England, UK
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The First University degrees granted to women in America
The First University degrees granted to women in America is important because it's the first time when women are able to go to a college in America. Another important reason is because up until 1841 women probably didn't/were petitioning to go to school.Lastly, Mississippi College (The First University) became the first coeducational college in the United States.
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Start of the Irish Potatoe Famine
The start of the irish Potatoe Famine is important because over 1 million people died from it. Scientists today think that potatoe famine happened because potatoe seeds that came from Mexico effected threr crops and the potatoe itself. This was important because the potatoe was the staple crop of Ireland.
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Victoria and Albert open the crystal Palace
The Crystal Palace is known as the The Great Exhibition. The Great Exhibition is most known for the awn of free trade. The Great Exhibition in 1851 was the first international exhibition of manufactured products influential on the development of many aspects of society including art, design, education, international, teade & even tourism. The building covered 18 acers of land assembledin 9 weeks, known as the Crystal Palace.
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Queen Victoria institutes the Victoria Cross
Victoria was admired of the British Army achievements for bravery that was calledthe Victoria Cross. (Phillips 210-212). The original document associated with the Victoria Cross stated that it could only be awarded for “gallantry of the highest order”.
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Victoria's mother dies
This is important because that means both Victoria's parents has officially passed on. Her mother and Conroy had considered suitable matches for Victoria before she became queen. So basically her mother made arrangements for Albert and Victoria to meet.
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Prince Albert dies
This even is important because when he died she was a single mother with 9 childeren. Just like Victoria's mother, where her husband died she had to raise Victoria on her own. But, berfore Albert died it is said that Victoria had no wish in raing her childeren. The other reason why Albert's death is important because he was the love her life and part of her family too. -
William Booth founder of the Salvation Army
He walked the streets of London to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to the poor, the homeless, the hungry, and the destitute. He preached hope and salvation. His aim was to lead people to Christ and link them to a church for further spiritual guidance. Many churches, however, did not accept Booth's followers because of their past History of the Salvation Army) -
Queen Voctoria dies
Tis is important becuase that means her 63 year reign as being queen has come to an end. However, that meand that Queen Victorias first born son will soon take over England and beome king (Sack 355, 356)She died at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight after a series of small strokes on January 22, 1901, at the age of 82. (Queen Victoria's final days)
