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1821–1830: Greece becomes the first country to break away from the Ottoman Empire after the Greek War of Independence. Navarino massacre of Turks living in Greece. Napoleon Bonaparte dies in exile on the island of Saint Helena. Mexico gains independence from Spain with the Treaty of Córdoba.
The 19th century was an era of rapidly accelerating scientific discovery and invention, with significant developments in the fields of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, electricity, and metallurgy that laid the groundwork for the technological advances of the 20th century.
The major events that shaped the 19th century US history timeline were: 1. War of 1812 (1812-1815): Fought between the United States and Britain, this war solidified American independence and confirmed the nation’s sovereignty. 2. Industrial Revolution: Throughout the 19th century, the US underwent rapid industrialization. This led to ...
Attitudes and global events during the first decade of the 19th century with links to all decades of the century – each item one paragraph listed by the year.
During the 19th century, there were several significant events that shaped the world as we know it today. 1. Industrial Revolution: The 19th century witnessed the advent of the Industrial Revolution, which brought about a dramatic shift from agrarian societies to industrialized nations.
In many ways, the 19th century was the period that truly shaped America and prepared it to become a global leader. Some of the most significant events in American history took place during this period. Following is a brief timeline that highlights these events from 1801 to 1900.
The 19th century saw the rise of the labor movement, Jacksonian democracy and powerful Gilded Age men like Cornelius Vanderbilt and J.P. Morgan.
