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- This event impacted the entire world, and without it we wouldn't have half of the technologies we do today. Although it did prompt a spike in infectious diseases, it also allowed us to settle down in one place and grow our own crops as well as domesticate animals.

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The Battle of Thermopylae ends in defeat for the Greeks

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The Battle of Thermopylae ends in defeat for the Greeks

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- Although the Greek loss of the Battle of Thermopylae was a defeat, it led to bettering Greek society and it fueled them to push the Persian army out of their country.

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- The invention of gunpowder was important to the entire world, seeing as most weapons used to fight in wars after its creation used gunpowder.

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- The founding of Islam impacted the world because religion unites people and it also tears them apart. Overall, it also helped to increase the wealth of multiple countries.

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- The Spanish Reconquista dramatically decreased the population of cities who were mainly Muslim who were then replaced with Christians.

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- The first crusade was one of many wars fought over religion, land, and power. The crusades changed the world for good.

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- Mansa Musa's journey inspired him to revitalize the cities in his kingdom and it caused Timbuktu to become a major Islamic university center.

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- The printing press made it faster to make copies of books and produce works that were meant to be spread around in higher quantities. It also helped people to share their ideas and it gave people a chance to learn how to read.

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- The Spanish Inquisition brought along the mandatory conversion of all religions to Roman Catholicism under the threat of torture or execution. It increased the power that the Spanish monarchy had.

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- Christopher Columbus "discovering" America would eventually be important to the entire world, because by introducing his band of colonizers to the Americas, he 'helped' shape many nations.

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John Locke writes the Second Treatise on Government

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John Locke writes the Second Treatise on Government

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- John Locke's second treatise of government places sovereignty into the hands of the people; stating that all people are born equal and all deserve the same rights.

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- The completion of the Palace of Versailles symbolized absolutism, and was built for Louis XIV to show off his wealth.

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- The industrial revolution helped us to make many lifechanging advancements in technology, and even though we didn't get there by ethical means, we wouldn't be as advanced as we are today if it weren't for the industrial revolution.

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- Selim III was removed from power due to the fact that he was under the influence of the French ambassador to the Porte Horace Sebastiani

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- The US Constitution established the government and fundamental laws of America. It guaranteed basic human rights for its' citizens and it helped shape the fate of many other countries.

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- When King Louis XVI was executed, the people knew that there could be no more reconciliation with powerful monarchs and instead pursued the spread of their revolutionary ideas abroad.

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- Haitians gained independence from France, since Napoleon was attempting to create a French empire in the Western Hemisphere.

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- The invention of plastic was revolutionary, and even though it is an issue when it comes to its (almost) inability to degrade, it has helped in many life-changing inventions across the globe.

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- The Sykes-Picot treaty divided the Ottoman provinces outside of the Arabian Peninsula into areas of British and French control. The countries that France and Britain controlled were separated by the Sykes-Picot line.

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- The battle of Somme was one of the largest battles of WWI, with a combination of destructive modern weaponry and mistakes on the British military's behalf, this war became one of the bloodiest in all of human history.

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- Not only did the Treaty of Versailles end WWI, but it forced Germany to surrender colonies in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and other areas that they had taken in the war, alongside many other things.

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- Hitler being appointed chancellor started the downfall of Germany. The German people believed that he was leading them to a better future, but they did not know that he would cause so much devastation for people all around the globe that would last for years to come.

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- the holocaust killed off a large amount of minorities (Jews, homosexuals, etc.) and it left many without families, friends, homes, or personal belongings. It also re-enforced the anti-semitic stereotypes.

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- The D-Day invasion of Normandy prevented Hitler from sending troops to France and had a huge psychological effect on how the world saw Nazis.

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- The bombing of Nagasaki killed hundreds of thousands of people and exposed the land to radiation. These effects can still be experienced today.

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- The United Nations was formed to discuss issues revolving around peace, security, development, and human rights. many decisions were made through the U.N.

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- The creation of Israel allowed for Jewish people to have a somewhat safe-haven after WW2.

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- The green resolution helped to heighten the production of crops across the globe by introducing things such as double-cropping and increasing the use of fertilizers and pesticides.

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- The Cuban missile crisis played a big part in the Cold War, and it caused Cuba to be politically isolated.

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Neil Armstrong steps onto the surface of the moon

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Neil Armstrong steps onto the surface of the moon

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- This event was important to the entire world, because Neil Armstrong from America was the first man to step onto the moon, beating other countries.

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- Hirohito's death ended the longest reign in Japan's recorded history.

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- When the USSR collapsed, it threw economic and trade systems into a tailspin and it increased crime rates and corruption within the Russian government.

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- The Bosnian civil war had a devastating social and economic impact on Bosnia and left them with lasting repression.

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- The end of Apartheid meant that we, as a society, were inching closer to abolishing racial discrimination.

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- The World Trade Organization increased global trade, but it took a toll on human rights.

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- 9/11 united the country under a common goal, and it was unlike anything we've ever seen before. It promoted higher security and more security protocols.

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- Facebook allowed people to connect with each other easier than ever before, and it's become one of the top social media platforms.

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- The Syrian Civil War was the cause for many different countries' implementation of new immigration policies and impacted the economy of various countries across the globe.

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- Ukraine got rid of their president (who was pro-Russian) and the Russians fought back.

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- Cambridge Analytica was involved in a data-harvesting scandal and eventually had to file for bankruptcy.