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Rama V introduces schooling for children in Thailand
Chulalungkorn (Rama V) established a university which he named "Saunkularb' along with other schools for commoner children. The royal family was taught english be foreign teachers (maily english teachers). (http://www.chula.ac.th/cuen/about/history/) -
Lenin Born
Vladimir Lenin was born on April 22 in Ulyanovsk, Russia to parents Ilia Nikolaevich Ulyanov and Maria Alexandrovna Ulyanov. Lenin's father was an official in the area's eductional system making Lenin's family in the ranks of Russian Nobility. this is significant because Lenin would go on to be the leader of many revolutions and eventually Russia. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/lenin_vladimir.shtml) -
First Anglo- Boer war in South Africa
War between the British and the Boers began when the British confiscated a wagon from Boer Bezuidenhout, becuse he refused to pay extra fees on his wagon because he had already paid. The Boer later regained the wagon from a British encampment. the war lasted about a year. (http://www.sahistory.org.za/south-africa-1806-1899/first-anglo-boer-war-1880-1881) -
New Zealand is the first country to give women the right to vote
Lord Glasgow, the governor of New Zealand, passed a New Electoral Act allowing all women in New Zealand the right to vote in all parlimentary elections. This event helped other countries give women the right to vote. (http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/politics/womens-suffrage) -
Wright Brothers make first powered flight in North Carolina
Brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright flew the first powered airplane in North Carolina. The First test flight (performed by Wilbur Wright) was a failure, but the second test (performed by Orville) was a success. This event helped the development of modern-day air travel. (http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/wright.htm) -
Russo-Japanese War begins
Russia rejected a Japanese plan to split Manchuria and Korea into spheres of influecnce. This angered thye Japanses and they launched a naval attack on Port Arthur. Russia suffered three devastating defeats to the Japanese. this is significant because these defeats was one event that caused the Russian Revolution of 1905. (http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-russo-japanese-war-begins) -
Bloody Sunday
A group of workers led by Priest Georgy Apollonovich Gapon went to Czar Nicholas II winter palace to make their demands. The imperial forces opened fire on the crowed wounding and killing hundreds. This is significant because this made people even more rebellious and angered. (http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bloody-sunday-massacre-in-russia) -
Norwegian explorer and navigator, Roald Amundsen reaches the South Pole
Roald Amundsen, a Norwegian Explorer falsely started his exploration to Antarctica in September of 1911. Amundsen kept his expedition secret by letting the world believe he was going to the North Pole not the South. Amundsen successfully completed his journey to the pole and back. (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/ice/peopleevents/pandeAMEX87.html) -
Bolsheviks take over RSDWP
Lenin was leader of the Bolsheviks. The Bolsheviks became the majority in the RSDWP. The Bolsheviks believed that profesional revolutionaries could better organize parties against the imperial police. This is significant because Lenin then bacame head of the RSDWP. (http://www.notablebiographies.com/Ki-Lo/Lenin-Vladimir.html) -
World War I begins
The Cause of World War I was the assassination of Austria's Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie. Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. Russia had treaties with Britain and France. This is significant because this war killed millions. (http://history1900s.about.com/od/worldwari/p/World-War-I.htm) -
Easter Uprising in Ireland
The Rising occured when Ireland and Britain were at war with Germany. The Irish sought rejuvenation through "Blood Sacrifice". This event helped spread the idea of independence in Ireland. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/easterrising/) -
Russian Revolution
On October 10, Lenin convinced the other Bolshevik leader to start a new revolution against Czar Nicholas II. On the 25 thye Russian People who were loyal to the Bolsheviks fought for them. The Bolsheviks infiltrated the winter palace and killed Nicholas and his family. This is significant because the Bolsheviks became the leaders of Russia. (http://history1900s.about.com/od/Russian-Revolution/a/Russian-Revolution.htm) -
Civil War Begins
Many groups formed against Lenin and the Bolsheviks. These groups included Militarists, Monarchists, and foreign nations. THe wr was fought between the Reds (Bolsheviks) and the Whites (Other Groups). This is significant because Communism in Russia remained. (http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/russian_civil_war1.htm) -
Lenin Begins New Economic Policy
Lenin"s new economic policy permitted the private ownership of enterprises. He introduced this ne policy becausehis efforts to transform the Russian economy was stalled. This is significant because the new policy helped the economy. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/lenin_vladimir.shtml) -
Issues political testament condemning Stalin
Lenin was concerned by the increasing power of Stalin. Lenin believed he was untrustworthy with power. This is significant because Stalin would end up being the leader of Russia and he would kill hundreds (http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/lenin_vladimir.shtml) -
Lenin Died
Lenin suffered his final stroke on January 21. After Lenin's death Joseph Stalin took power even though Lenin wrote a testament against it. This is significant because Stalin would go on to lead Russia.
