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         <title>44 BC: Assassination of Julius Caesar</title>
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         <title>476 AD: Fall of the Western Roman Empire</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In 476 CE, the Roman boy-emperor Romulus Augustulus was forced to give up his throne by a Germanic leader called Odoacer.</strong><br>This event is often seen as the <strong>end of the Roman Empire in the West</strong>. After this, Europe broke into many smaller kingdoms, and the time we call the <strong>Middle Ages</strong> began.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1347-1351: The Black Death</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Rats and fleas have a great time spreading a deadly disease that wipes out half of Europe.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1492: Columbus Reaches the Americas</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Christopher Columbus's tries to go to India...and fails horribly. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>1789: French Revolution Begins</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The French got up with their smelly King, so chopped off his head and covered up the stench with warfare.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1804: Napoleon Crowned Emperor</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Napoleon makes himself Emperor simply because he can.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1865: American Civil War Ends</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>After four years of Americans punching each other, the North finally wins. The South sulks, Lincoln dies in a theatre (talk about bad timing), and everyone else goes home thinking: 'Phew, war is messy… and very tiring.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1914-1918: World War I</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Europe argues violently, mud is everywhere, barbed wire rules!</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1929: Stock Market Crash and Great Depression</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Stock markets crash, people lose jobs, breadlines become a new hobby, and everyone wishes they’d invested in chocolate instead.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1939-1945: World War II</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Europe decides that following the rise of another tyrant they might as well go all in for ‘round two’...oh, and everyone hates Nazis (and rightly so).</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1989: Fall of the Berlin Wall</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The large symbol of a stalemate war is finally knocked down. It only took nearly 50 years to get planning permission!</p>]]></description>
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         <title>2020-2023: COVID-19 Pandemic</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>It starts in a lab and then a tiny virus decides to tour the world. Humans discover the protection of masks, hand sanitizer becomes their new best friend, and everyone learns that working from bed is surprisingly comfy… until important Zoom calls happen.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>2,500,000 BCE: First Humans Appear</title>
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         <title>3100 BCE: First Writing Systems Appear</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Humans got bored of having to remember their bed time stories and started writing them down.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>800 CE: Charlemagne crowned Emperor by the Pope</title>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-27 13:49:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>789 CE: Vikings visit the UK for the first time</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>A taxman tries to collect money from them and meets a gruesome end.</p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-27 14:04:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1919-1921: Spanish Flu </title>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-09 12:59:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2008: Recession </title>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-09 13:01:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2016: UK vote to leave EU </title>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-09 13:03:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1947: NHS formed in the UK</title>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-09 13:04:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1917: Russian Revolution Begins</title>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-09 13:05:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1642-1651 English Civil War </title>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-09 13:06:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1066: Battle Of Hastings</title>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-09 13:08:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1666: The Great Fire of London</title>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-09 13:12:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1215: Magna Carta</title>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-09 13:13:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1649: Execution of King Charles I</title>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-09 13:15:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1775-1783: The American War Of Independence</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>America gets fed up of being ruled by some tiny island across the sea (England), and decide to fight for independence. They also threw Tea in the Boston Harbour, because everyone knows that the source of British Power, comes from our Tea.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-10 12:52:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1991: The Soviet Union Dissolves</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>After mass revolutions across all Soviet States, the Soviet Union collapses (seems like being a communist dictator isn't a popular idea). </p>]]></description>
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         <title>2001: 9/11</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Twin Towers in New York are hit with two hijacked planes, and a third one hits the Pentagon. This is the only time in History, to date, that Article 5 of NATO has been invoked (although, everyone loves to risk it).</p><p><br/></p><p>This is probably the most infamous Terrorist Attack.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1969: Moon Landing</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Apollo 11 successfully land the first men on the moon, marking a pivotal moment in the Space Race. This was the first time man had walked on the moon. </p><p><br/></p><p>Upon taking his first steps on the moon, Neil Armstrong famously said, 'One Small Step For Man, One Giant Leap For Mankind' </p>]]></description>
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         <title>1954-1975: Vietnam War</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Vietnam War was fought between South Vietnam (Who wanted Vietnam to be Capitalist) and North Vietnam (Who wanted Vietnam to be Communist). </p>]]></description>
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         <title>1950-1953: Korean War</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Korean War started after the North with Chinese and Soviet Support, launched a surprise attack on the South, which had UN and American support.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Outcome of the Korean War lead to the birth of North and South Korea.</p><p><br/></p><p>Also, it's worth noting that the war hasn't technically ended, there was only a ceasefire agreement, there was no formal peace agreement. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-14 18:06:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>79 AD: Eruption of Mount Vesuvius</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Mount Vesuvius erupted onto the small Roman town of Pompeii, burying the town under ash and smoke. The volcanic eruption is one of the deadliest in human history killing up to 16,000 people. </p><p><br/></p><p>Perfect place for a concert, Pink Floyd thought a whole 1,892 years after it occurred.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1660: Restoration of the English Monarchy</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The people thought Oliver Cromwell did a terrible job as Lord Protector, although the only thing he protected was the threat of fun, and wanted to reinstate the monarchy.</p><p><br/></p><p>Charles II, the son of Charles I, was brought out of exile to reclaim the throne.</p><p><br/></p><p>Richard Cromwell, who succeeded after his dad died, just let him have it, because he didn't even want the job. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>25th September 1066: Battle of Stamford Bridge </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Harald Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson were just chilling... and the new King of England was there to kick butt and take names. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>20th September 1066: Battle of Fulford</title>
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         <title>January 6th 1066: King Edward the Confessor dies</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3585663583</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Witan need to remember: Don't panic and elect a King that's gonna annoy a lot of other candidates...</p>]]></description>
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         <title>January 7th 1066 : Harold Godwinson pronounced King of England</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3585664388</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>I thought we said DON'T PANIC!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-15 14:50:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28th September 1066: William, Duke of Normandy lands in Pevensey</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3585666351</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Maybe he admires the old castle or maybe he decides to burn an Englishman...who knows?</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-15 14:51:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1050ish: Edward the Confessor promises his cousin the throne of England.</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3585667383</link>
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         <title>911: Normandy is born</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3585669994</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Frankish King, Charles the Simple, lives up to his name. He pays Viking warlord Rollo to be a Duke. Rollo accepts and is Christened as Robert. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>845-860: Sieges of Paris</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3585671467</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>In typical fashion, a flag is waved and a bribe to leave is paid to the vicious vikings...</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-15 14:53:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1901: Queen Victoria Dies</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3585988786</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>At the age of 81, Queen Victoria died still mourning the death of her husband, Prince Arthur who died 20 years ago (Jeez, get over it). </p><p><br/></p><p>Her death marked the end of the Victorian Era, she was the longest reigning UK Monarch until Queen Elizabeth usurped her while riding the train in 2015 (talk about zero effort) </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-15 18:08:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>September 8th 2022: Queen Elizabeth II dies</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3585993732</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>At the age of 96, Queen Elizabeth II dies at Balmoral Castle in her beloved Scotland.</p><p><br/></p><p>She was the longest reigning monarch in British History, and the second longest reigning monarch world-wide beaten to the punch by Louis XIV.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-15 18:12:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14th February 2022: Russo-Ukrainian War begins </title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3586000267</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Russia launches a surprise attack on Ukraine and catches them completely by surprise almost reaching Kiev, before pushing them back at the last second to the border, where the war has sat ever since.</p><p>(But, really, who didn't see it coming, there were signs)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-15 18:16:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>May 8th 2023: Coronation of King Charles III</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3586013093</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>King Charles III and his sausage fingers get coronated, this was the first coronation in 40 years because his mom just wouldn't die. (Stand up for yourself, Charles).</p><p><br/></p><p>Ah, Chin up Charlie, just don't die and you'll be fine.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-15 18:25:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15th August 1947: India Gains Independence</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3587850039</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The British Government signs the Indian Independence Act, and creates two new countries, India and Pakistan.</p><p><br/></p><p>This event is usually marked as the beginning of the fall of the British Empire. The sun has to set eventually</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 14:43:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26th June 1945: The UN is founded </title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3587854807</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>193 Countries sign the UN Charter bringing the UN into existence. The UN was established as an international peace-keeping force to help resolve global conflicts.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 14:45:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 May 1707: Acts Of Union signed</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3587860956</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The 1707 Acts of Union united the Kingdoms of Scotland and Kingdoms of England into one country forming the Kingdom of Great Britain. </p><p><br/></p><p>(Although, they keep trying to leave)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 14:48:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 January 1801: Ireland merges with Great Britain</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3587872668</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Kingdom of Ireland unities with the Kingdom of Great Britain to form the Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1086: Domesday Book</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3588068447</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Domesday Book was a survey requested by William, Duke of Normandy, to gain an understanding of what he controls, and how to tax people.</p><p><br/></p><p> </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 16:49:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1069-1970: Harrying of the North</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3588073729</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William The Conqueror rages the Harrying of the North to crush rebellion in the north and maintain control. By the end of it 75% of the North had been wiped out and the land was treated as a wasteland because nothing could grow, an early example of Scorched Earth policy.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 16:53:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1096-1099: The First Crusade</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3588091003</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The First Crusade, like all that followed, was orchestrated to return the Holy Land to Christianity, as they were currently controlled by the Muslim Rashidun Caliphate. </p><p><br/></p><p>They did many attempts, some of them almost didn't fail. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 17:02:44 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3588091003</guid>
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         <title>9 September 1087: William, Duke Of Normandy Dies</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3588104360</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>While fighting a battle in Mantes, William gets injured by his Pommel and falls ill. </p><p><br/></p><p>A few hours later, the first King of the English Monarchy, dies.</p><p><br/></p><p>It is said that his body exploded at his own funeral, and the monks ran off with his riches.</p><p><br/></p><p>(Funny how the guy we use to mark the start of the monarchy was French)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 17:11:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1936-1939: Spanish Civil War</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3588119439</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Spanish Civil War was fought between left-leaning Republicans, and right-leaning Nationalists.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Nationalists won and Francoist Spain was established. The Third Fascist State in Europe.</p><p><br/></p><p>It survived until 1975, the longest surviving Fascist state in History. </p><p><br/></p><p>(Bet, Hitler was Jealous)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 17:21:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1949: NATO established</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3588126142</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>After WWII and WWI, Europe and North America (because America wants to be included in everything), decide to set up a military alliance to maintain peace in Europe.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Soviet Union tried to join, but was declined as one reason for NATO was to repel Soviet Expansion further into Europe.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 17:24:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1961: Building of the Berlin Wall</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3588130682</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Soviet Union had enough of its people going to West Germany to enjoy Capitalism, so built the Berlin Wall to be sure there was no mistake who you belong to.</p><p><br/></p><p>Many families were separated, and many people were shot trying to cross the Wall.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 17:27:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 November, 1963: JFK Assassinated</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3588136856</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>On a Cold Dallas morning on November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed by Lee Harvey Oswald (though many debate if it was actually him). </p><p><br/></p><p>According to some people, the release of the Beatles' second album, With The Beatles, released the same day, helped Americans to cope with the death of the President. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 17:31:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1400: Owain Glyndŵr proclaimed as Prince Of Wales</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3588143706</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Owain Glyndŵr self-proclaims himself as Prince Of Wales, claiming only him can protect Wales against an English Invasion.</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Owain was the last Prince Of Wales.</strong></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 17:36:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1400-1415: Glyndŵr rebellion</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3588153841</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Owain Glyndŵr wages a 15 year revolt against English rule in Wales.</p><p><br/></p><p>This revolt was the last time the Welsh fought for their independence with violent means. </p><p><br/></p><p>The war ended when Owain disappeared, and was believed to have died (Which, to be fair, he had, he just didn't tell them. Bit rude, if you ask me).</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 17:42:14 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3588153841</guid>
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         <title>1535 and 1542: Laws In Wales Acts</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3588160760</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The purpose of these acts was to integrate Wales into the Kingdom of England, and make it formal.</p><p><br/></p><p>Wales had already been annexed in 1284 before the acts were passed, but Wales hadn't formally been integrated into the Kingdom of England, it also gave Wales parliamentary representation.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1373: Anglo-Portuguese Treaty</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3588213305</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The treaty was signed to ensure peace between the two countries, and is the oldest treaty still in effect.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 18:22:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2005: 7/7</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3588228638</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>4 Public Transportation services were targeted by Islamist terrorists. Three trains were bombed, and one bus was bombed.</p><p><br/></p><p>This is the most deadly terrorist attack in the UK. </p><p><br/></p><p>In 2015, two people planned to recreate for the 10th anniversary, thankfully, there were stopped, arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 18:33:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1975: Margaret Thatcher elected as First Female PM of the United Kingdom</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3588233259</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Conservative Leader, Margaret Thatcher was elected as the first female PM of the United Kingdom at the 1975 General Election.</p><p><br/></p><p>She served until 1990, when she resigned and was replaced by John Major.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 18:36:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1941-1945: The Holocaust</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3588241153</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Nazi Germany persecuted and killed over 6 million Jews in concentration camps, the most infamous one is Auschwitz.</p><p><br/></p><p>Adolf Hitler believed that the Jews were impure and did not fit in with his vision for a perfect 'Aryan Race'.</p><p><br/></p><p>When you arrived at a concentration camp, you either marked for execution in the 'showers' (Gas chambers) or put to forced labour. </p><p><br/></p><p>Other people that were persecuted include: Homosexuals, Gypsies, Roma and so many unfortunate others.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 18:42:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 April 1727: Robert Walpole becomes the first Prime Minister of Great Britain</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3589767709</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Robert Walpole was also the longest-serving Prime Minister serving 20 years in the office.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-17 12:33:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1789: The United States Constitution is brought into law.</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3589775539</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Constitution outlies the rights of the American people, and also provides rules on what the President can or can't do.(Although, they still try)</p><p><br/></p><p>The Constitution has been amended 25 times since it was brought into effect.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-17 12:38:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 April 1789: George Washington becomes the first President of the United States</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3589794334</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George Washington is selected as President of the United States for the leadership he showed during the War of Independence .(and he needed the money because war is expensive)</p><p><br/></p><p>He introduced the two term limit to ensure no President got too much power and the United States turned into a dictatorship.</p><p><br/></p><p>The term limit was officially put into the Constitution in 1947, after Franklin D. Roosevelt served 4 consecutive terms in the White House from 1933-1945.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>30 January 1933: Adolf Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3589800160</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>I'm sure he won't become Fuhrer a year later and be a dictator.. right?</p>]]></description>
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         <title>2 August 1934: Adolf Hitler becomes Fuhrer of Germany</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3589801195</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Oh for gods sake.</p><p><br/></p><p>This is why you don't Jinx stuff, guys.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>15 April 1912: Titanic Sinks</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3592066270</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Titanic sinks during it's maiden voyage after hitting an iceberg. </p><p><br/></p><p>The Titanic had departed from Southampton and was supposed to land in New York City.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Titanic is the most infamous ship sinking in History.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>18th May 1803 - 20 November 1815: The Napoleonic Wars</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3592233194</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Napoleonic Wars consisted of 7 Coalition wars all with the intent of lessening Napoleon's power over Europe.</p>]]></description>
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         <title> 1812 - 1815: War of 1812</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3592241291</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The War of 1812 was fought between the USA and the UK.</p><p><br/></p><p>During the War of 1812, the British burnt down the White House. </p><p><br/></p><p>The peace terms were agreed in 1814, but a formal peace agreement wasn't signed and ratified until 1915 by the US Congress</p>]]></description>
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         <title>4 April 1968: Assassination of Martin Luther King. Jr</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3592502199</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Martin Luther King. Jr was shot at the Lorraine Hotel and died an hour later.</p><p><br/></p><p>Martin Luther King. Jr is remembered as a defining figure of the Civil Rights movement in America, and is most well known for his 'I Have A Dream' speech at the March on Washington. </p><p><br/></p><p>The person convicted of the Assassination was James Earl Ray. </p><p><br/></p><p>The photo shown is the last photo taken of King before his death. </p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-18 18:13:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 August 1963: March On Washington</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3592513442</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>300,000 people marched down to Washington D.C to protest for Civil Rights.</p><p><br/></p><p>Speakers included Martin Luther King. Jr ('I Have A Dream' was spoken here)</p><p><br/></p><p>Folk singers Joan Baez and Bob Dylan were also there to perform their songs. Joan performed 'We Shall Overcome' and 'Oh, Freedom'. Dylan started by performing his song 'When the Ship Comes In' and performed 'Only A Pawn In Their Game' solo.</p><p><br/></p><p>This March helped to pass certain Civil Rights acts, the most important one being the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which made sure no one would be discriminated because of their skin colour. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>1799: French Revolution Ends</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3592520907</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The King and Queen are beheaded, France becomes a Republic. and we definitely don't need to worry about some short General rising the ranks and becoming Emperor. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>12 March 1989: The World Wide Web is invented</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3592536024</link>
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         <title>1876: Invention of the First Telephone</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3592538274</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Alexander Graham Bell invents the first telephone</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-18 18:41:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1992: The First Smartphone is invented</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3592542664</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The First Smartphone is invented in 1992, and made available for purchase in 1994 priced $1,100 at launch. (there's no way that will take off, at that price)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-18 18:44:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 October 1961: Tsar Bomba is Tested</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3592546790</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Tsar Bomba is tested by the Soviet Union, proving to the USA that the Soviets had been able to create nuclear bombs significantly decreasing their lead in the Arms Race. </p><p><br/></p><p>The Tsar Bomba is the most powerful nuclear bomb ever tested. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>1922: Russian Revolution Ends</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3595788892</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Soviet Union is formed, Lenin becomes the first Leader of the Soviet Union, and Communism rules the land. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-21 13:28:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 - 9th December 1952: Great Smog Of London</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3595792209</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Great Smog Of London was a period of unusual air pollution in London, caused by the wide use of coal in London. </p><p><br/></p><p>100,000 people died due to Lung cancer and bronchitis developed from the smog.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-21 13:32:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2600 BCE: The Great Pyramids of Gaza constructed</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3595798733</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Pyramids of Gaza were basically giant flashy tombs for dead pharaohs.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Pyramids are the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the only that has survived.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-21 13:36:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 BCE: Death of Cleopatra</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3595801797</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>In August, 30 BCE, Cleopatra, the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom killed herself via poison, as did her lover, Mark Antony, who chose to have a soldier's death and stab himself. (What is it with Cleopatra and men getting stabbed)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-21 13:40:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1534: Church of England established</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3595808313</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to the Pope's refusal to allow Henry VIII to divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, he separated from the Catholic church and converted to Protestantism. (A religion the Royal Family still practice)</p><p><br/></p><p>Henry made sure to make himself the head of the Church so he could divorce whoever he liked, or kill who he liked, and God would be fine with it. (The monarch is still the head of the Church of England, the current head is King Charles III)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-21 13:48:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19th May 1536: Anne Boleyn Execution</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3595811389</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>King Henry VIII got tired of Anne Boleyn, and rather than divorce like he did with Catherine, he chose to accuse her of treason and have her killed.</p><p><br/></p><p>Anne Boleyn was the first wife to be killed by Henry VIII. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-21 13:52:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14th October 1912: Assassination Attempt on Theodore Roosevelt</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3595824073</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Former President Theodore Roosevelt was shot in the chest whilst giving a speech to a crowd during his campaign for the 1912 Presidential Election.</p><p><br/></p><p>After Roosevelt was shot, he said to the crowd. "Friends, I shall ask you to be as quiet as possible. I don't know whether you fully understand that I have just been shot—but it takes more than that to kill a bull moose."</p><p><br/></p><p>Roosevelt continued to give his speech for 84 minutes, and when he finished he allowed his companions to take him to the hospital, where they decided it'd be best to leave it as it only penetrated the chest tissue. He carried it for the rest of his life.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-21 14:02:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 February 1933: Reichstag Fire</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3599430749</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Home of the German Government, The Reichstag, is set on fire in an arson attack.</p><p><br/></p><p>The person who was charged with the fire was a German Communist called <strong>Marinus van der Lubbe.</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Though some believe the Nazi's orchestrated the fire to fuel anti-Communism sentiment. </strong></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-23 10:41:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 June 1968: Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3599441122</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Robert F. Kennedy, the brother of JFK, was fatally shot in the Ambassador Hotel in L.A, while campaigning for the 1968 Democratic Primaries. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>11 May 1812: Assassination of Spencer Perceval</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3599444405</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Spencer Perceval is the only British Prime Minister, to date, to be Assassinated.</p><p><br/></p><p>He was killed in the chamber of the House of Commons.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-23 10:51:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 April 1509: Prince Henry becomes King Henry VIII</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3599447971</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Upon the death of his tyrannical father, King Henry VII, His oldest surviving son became King.</p><p><br/></p><p>Henry VIII is the most infamous King in British History. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-23 10:54:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 November 1605: Gunpowder Plot</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3599779230</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Guy Fawkes and a whole bunch of other Catholics plotted to blow up Parliament to protest against the rule of King Charles I, they planned to do it during the State Opening of Parliament, because the King usually attends. </p><p><br/></p><p>It's worth noting that, although Guy Fawkes is the most infamous member, he wasn't the leader. The leader was a man called Robert Catesby. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-23 14:04:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 January 1965: Death of Winston Churchill</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3599798665</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Former PM, Winston Churchill, dies at the age of 90.</p><p><br/></p><p>He was the PM of the UK from 1940-1945, and served a second term from 1951-1955.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-23 14:14:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 January 1965: State Funeral of Winston Churchill</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3599800510</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This was the first time a PM and non-member of the Royal Family was given a State Funeral. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-23 14:15:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 March 1933: Nazi Germany passes the Enabling Act</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3599809532</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Following the Reichstag Fire, Nazi Germany encouraged (forced, really), the German Parliament to pass the Enabling Act which allowed the Chancellor (guess who was Chancellor. Yeah, Hitler) to make decisions without the involvement of the Reichstag or German President. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-23 14:20:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 August 1934: Paul von Hindenburg dies</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3599817395</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>German President Paul von Hindenburg dies. On the same day, Hitler merges the offices of Chancellor and President to create a 'state of stability' and makes himself Fuhrer. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-23 14:24:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 June - 2 July 1934: Night of the Long Knives</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3599822695</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Hitler feared that the SA was gaining too much power and was thinking of overthrowing him, so he arranged to kill them to consolidate more power for himself. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>9-10 November 1938: Kristallnacht</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3599830451</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Orchestrated attacks against Jews by the SA and the SS, to punish them for the murder of Ernst von Rath, who was killed by a Jew.</p><p><br/></p><p>This is the first major example of Anti-Semitic violence in Nazi Germany.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-23 14:31:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 May 1199: Prince John becomes King John</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3600083233</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>After John's brother, Richard II, died in battle during the Crusades. John became King since he was the eldest son.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-23 17:01:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 August 1346: Battle of Crécy</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3600098145</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Battle of Crécy was part of the Hundred Years War.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Battle of Crecy marked the debut of an early cannon, one of the first usages of a gunpowder weapon.</p><p><br/></p><p>It also attributed to the rise of the Longbow</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-23 17:10:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 May 1337: Hundred Year&#39;s War begins</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3600114641</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Philip IV takes Aquitaine from Edward III of England, and Edward decides to take it back through military means. </p><p><br/></p><p>The war had 3 phases: The Edwardian Phase (1337-1360), The Caroline War (1369-1389) and the Lancastrian War (1415 - 1453). </p><p><br/></p><p>Joan of Arc fought in this war, in the third phase. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-23 17:22:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 August 1588: Battle of Gravelines</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3600211291</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The English launched a surprise attack on the Spanish Armada to limit their power for the planned English Invasion.</p><p><br/></p><p>This Battle marked the fall of the Spanish Armada.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-23 18:29:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 September 1087: William II becomes King of England</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3600227864</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William II is Coronated as King of England</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-23 18:42:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 August 1100: Death of William II</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3600232663</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>While Hunting in the New Forest, William II is killed in a hunting accident by an arrow and dies.</p><p><br/></p><p>Historians debate whether it was actually an accident or an orchestrated assassination.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-23 18:45:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>60-61 AD: Boudican Revolt</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3601819173</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to the Romans' failure to honour an agreement they made with her husband regarding the succession of the Iceni Tribe, which Boudica was part of and became Queen of upon her husbands death. </p><p><br/></p><p>The agreement was to share the land between his daughters and the Romans, he included it in his will, but his will was ignored by the Roman Emperor, Nero. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-24 13:07:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 July 64 AD: Great Fire of Rome</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3601833319</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The fire burned for 6 days, before losing fuel, reigniting and burning for 3 more days.</p><p><br/></p><p>Roman Emperor, Nero, used the event to fuel Anti-Christian persecution.</p><p><br/></p><p>Rumours during Roman Times suggested Nero started the fire to make room for his palace, he also reportedly played the fiddle while Rome burned.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-24 13:14:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>43 AD: The Roman Conquest of Britain begins</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3601836688</link>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-24 13:16:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>84 AD: The Roman Conquest of Britain ends</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3601838935</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Romans win, and Britain becomes part of the Roman Empire. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-24 13:17:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>June 28 - July 3 1969: Stonewall Riots</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3601856984</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Police raided the Stonewall Inn, a local gay bar in New York, 13 people were arrested for the crime of 'being gay. (Lonely people love to make others lonely, and silence happiness)</p><p><br/></p><p>The Riots helped to further ignite the cause for Gay Liberation and LGBTQ+ rights. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-24 13:26:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>17 December 1967: Disappearance of Australian PM, Harold Holt</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3601912941</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>While swimming in the sea around Portsea, Victoria, Harold disappeared and was never seen again.</p><p><br/></p><p>Theories suggest he either drowned, or was capture by a Chinese Submarine, but in legal sense, he's assumed to have died by 'accidental drowning'.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-24 13:54:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 April - 5 June 1989: Tiananmen Square Protests</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3601938061</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Chinese Students wanted Democratic reform in China, and so protested in Tiananmen Square, then on the 4-5 June, the Chinese Government sent the military to deal with them and 218 Civilians died, due to the military opening fire on the protesters. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-24 14:06:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 May 1455: War of The Roses start</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3602348950</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The War of the Roses started because the House of Lancaster and House of York both believed they had a stronger claim to the throne.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-24 17:59:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 October 1453: Hundred Years&#39; War ends </title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3602355947</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The French won the war, England lost most of their land in France. except Calais, and everyone relaxed after 116 years of fighting. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-24 18:03:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 June 1487: War of The Roses ends</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3602370941</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><br/></p><p>Richard III was slain at the Battle of Bosworth Field by Henry VII, he also united the Houses of Lancaster and York to form the House of Tudor.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-24 18:13:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>August 9 1974: Richard Nixon resigns as President of the United States</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3604599498</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Following the Watergate scandal, and mounting opposition against him, Richard Nixon resigned the Presidency becoming the first and only President of the United States to resign. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-25 20:31:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>June 17 1972: Watergate Scandal</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3604603580</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Fearing the Democrats might beat him at the 1972 Presidential Election, Members of President Richard Nixon's administration broke into the Democratic National Committee to steal their election plans and plant listening devices. </p><p><br/></p><p>This event lead to the Impeachment trial, which would lead to Nixon resigning to avoid being Impeached.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-25 20:36:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>January 6 2021: United States Capitol Attack</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3604609881</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Believing the election was rigged in Biden's favour and Trump actually won the election, Trump supporters and members of right-wing groups attacked the Capitol to delay the votes being counted.</p><p><br/></p><p>Donald Trump has been repeatedly accused of rallying the crowd, which he repeatedly denies.</p><p><br/></p><p>Trump pardoned the partakers of January 6th on his first day of his second term.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-25 20:44:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 December 1135: Death of Henry I</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3604632234</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry I died from a nervous system infection, possibly Listeria.</p><p><br/></p><p>His death marked the end of the House of Normandy. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-25 21:14:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 March 1603: Death of Elizabeth I</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3605526641</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Elizabeth I died of lead poisoning due to the makeup she used, which was common-place at the time. </p><p><br/></p><p>The death of Elizabeth I marked the end of the Tudors due to the fact she didn't have any children, and never married, which is why she's remembered as the 'Virgin Queen'.</p><p><br/></p><p>Elizabeth was also the longest ruling member of the House of Tudor</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-26 08:43:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>31 August 1997: Death of Princess Diana</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3605940633</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>While trying to escape the press, Diana's driver passed under a bridge, but was blinded by the lights and ended up crashing.</p><p><br/></p><p>She was 36 when she died. </p><p><br/></p><p>Diana's lover, Dodi Fayed also died as did the driver and her chauffer. The only survivor was Diana's bodyguard, though he was seriously injured, but he recovered and is still alive today, but due to his head injury he doesn't remember the crash. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-26 14:05:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 March 1946: Iron Curtain Speech</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3606735521</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Former PM, Winston Churchill makes a speech at Westminster College where he coins the 'Iron Curtain' term to describe the divide in Europe. </p><p><br></p><p>“From Stettin in the Baltic, to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across the continent”. Many historians view this moment as the unofficial start of the Cold War. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-27 10:21:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 January 1948: Mahatma Gandhi Assassinated</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3606751974</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Indian Independence Activist, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by a right-wing, Hindu Nationalist called Nathuram Godse.</p><p><br/></p><p>Gandhi faced a failed assassination attempt, 10 days before the successful one, on 20 January 1948.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-27 10:45:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 April 1986: Chernobyl Disaster</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3606815768</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>A reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station overloaded and exploded, turning Chernobyl into a hostile, nuclear wasteland.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-27 12:27:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 March 1981: Attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3606822617</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>U.S President Ronald Reagan was shot after a speech at the Washington Hilton Hotel.</p><p><br/></p><p>The assassin shot Reagan believing it would impress Jodie Foster who he had an obsession with, at the time.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-27 12:36:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>31 October 1984: Assassination of Indira Gandhi</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3606828601</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her own bodyguards, in retaliation for Operation Blue Star, where she ordered Sikh separatists to be removed from the Golden Temple.</p><p><br/></p><p>Indira was the first and only female PM of India.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-27 12:43:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 January 1986: Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3606834132</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><br/></p><p>The Challenger exploded 73 seconds after lift-off, no one on board survived.</p><p><br/></p><p>The disaster lead to new safety protocols being introduced.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-27 12:50:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1147-1149: The Second Crusade</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3609458569</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Second Crusade started due to the fall of Edessa, it was the first crusader state formed and the first to fall.</p><p><br/></p><p>Th Second Crusade was declared by Pope Eugene III</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-29 14:48:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1189-1192: The Third Crusade</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3609466891</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Third Crusade was an attempt to retake the Holy Land from the Muslin rule Saladin.</p><p><br/></p><p>At the end, Richard III made an agreement to allow Christians to visit and pray in Jerusalem, and on the way home he got kidnapped in Austria by the Holy Roman Empire and England had to pay a fine of 3 billion pounds, in todays money, 3 times their annual income.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-29 14:52:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1212: Children&#39;s Crusade</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3609471152</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Believing they could do a better job than the adults to retake the Holy Land, they embarked on their own crusade, but didn't think about harsh weather or the fact that they may, y'know, die.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-29 14:54:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 July - 19 July 1553: Lady Jane Grey rules for 9 days</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3609968423</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Following the death of Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey was appointed Queen to avoid England having a Catholic Queen with Mary, Edwards Eldest Sister. </p><p><br/></p><p>Lady Jane Grey's reign ended with being thrown in the Tower of London, and Mary was quickly recognised as the Queen of England.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-29 19:55:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 December 1170: Assassination of Thomas Becket</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3611873694</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Some knights who were around King Henry II heard him say 'Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest' which they took as a call for murder. </p><p><br/></p><p>They called out to Thomas Becket who was inside Canterbury Cathedral 'Where is Thomas Becket, traitor to the King'.</p><p><br/></p><p>He was struck 4 times before dying, with that final blow being the top of his head being chopped and his brain falling to the floor.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-30 17:43:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1173-1174: The Great Revolt</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3612046120</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Three of the sons of King Henry II revolted against him, his wife and ex-husband of his wife also revolted against him. </p><p><br/></p><p>Henry II managed to hold on to all his territories and the rebels reconciled to him.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-30 19:45:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 December 1066: Coronation of William, Duke of Normandy </title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3612095193</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey.</p><p><br/></p><p>The crowning of William marked the beginning of the Norman rule of England, one that would last until the death of Henry I.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-30 20:32:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 August 1100: Henry I becomes King of England </title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3612101239</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry I was crowned not by the archbishop of Canterbury but by the bishop of London, due to the fact that William II had exiled him.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-30 20:40:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1138-1153: The Anarchy </title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3612118083</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>When King Henry I died he wished for his daughter, Matilda, to become Queen of England. But, his nephew, Stephen of Blois seized the crown with the help of his brother </p><p><br/></p><p>Matilda, believing she had the right to the crown waged a civil war against Stephen.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war ended with the treaty of Wallington where Stephen was allowed to keep the throne but made sure he would be succeeded by her son Henry.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-30 20:58:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 December 1135: Coronation of Stephen I</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3613743442</link>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-01 16:10:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 October 1154: Death of Stephen I</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3613751604</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Stephen caught a stomach disease in the summer of 1154 and eventually it killed him, and as agreed in the Treaty of Wallington, Matilda's son, Henry, became King.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-01 16:15:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 December 1154: Coronation of Henry II</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3613782537</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>As according to the Treaty of Wallington, Henry, son of Matilda, became King instead one of Stephen's children. </p><p><br/></p><p>Henry had inherited a Kingdom still trying to recover from The Anarchy, and was unpopular at the start of his reign, as many felt he stole the throne from Stephen's eldest surviving son, William.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-01 16:33:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 September 1189: Coronation of Richard I</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3613789485</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>At the start of his reign, a rumour spread that he had ordered the death of all Jews, causing an attack on Jews in London, he also was fighting the Third Crusade for most of his reign, spending only 6 months in England as King,</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-01 16:37:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 April 1199: Death of Richard I</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3613799518</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>While fighting in battle with French troops in Châlus, he was killed in battle by a crossbow arrow and died. A fitting death for someone who fought for almost the entirety of his reign. </p><p><br/></p><p>Oh, and his brother loved taxes, so i hope you like the Reign of the tax king, now Richard is dead.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-01 16:43:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 July 1189: Death of Henry II</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3614012423</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry was suffering with a bleeding ulcer for his last 3 years, but that wasn't what killed him.</p><p><br/></p><p>Returning home from a battle in France, he was informed that his son, John, had publicly sided with his brother Richard during Henry II's final campaign in France. The shock sent the already ill King into a fever, which killed him.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-01 19:15:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 October 1216: Death of King John</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3614021330</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>While fighting to crush rebellion to his rule, John contracted Dysentery and died. While the King was fighting Dysentery, Alexander II of Scotland invaded Northern England, taking Carlisle and then marching South to give homage to Prince Louis for his possessions.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-01 19:23:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1215: First Barons&#39; War Begins</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3614025212</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to John's incompetence to follow one simple rule: Keep the Barons Happy, and the fact he blatantly ignored the Magna Carta, the Barons' waged war against his reign.</p><p><br/></p><p>During the war, the French invaded England for the first time since 1066.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-01 19:26:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1217: First Barons&#39; War Ends</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3614031324</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>During the War, the Angevin Empire collapsed which lost England a lot of land in France including Normandy. </p><p><br/></p><p>When King John died the Barons' quickly removed support from Prince Louis and started attacking him, and he retreated.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war ended when Louis gave up his claim for King of England, and also agreed never to attack England again.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-01 19:31:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 October 1216: Coronation of Henry III</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3614033993</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry III inherited a Kingdom at war, thanks to the failures of King John, and was only 9 when he took the crown.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-01 19:33:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 December 1272: Death of Henry III</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3614037605</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry III died of natural causes surrounded by his and magnates of the realm when he died. The King had asked his son Edward to return home, but he did not return as he was fighting in France.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-01 19:37:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 August 1274: Coronation of Edward I</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3614041859</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward was slow to return home from war in France, delaying his Coronation by 1 and a half years.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-01 19:41:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 July 1307: Death of Edward I </title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3615403466</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Just like his Grandfather, John, Edward died of dysentery. He died in his servants arms, while they were carrying him to eat.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-02 13:31:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 February 1308: Coronation of Edward II</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3615662235</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward II was proclaimed King on July 20th 1307 but Coronation measures were delayed due to the funeral of his father, Edward I and the marriage of Edward II to Isabella of France which he hoped to ease tensions between England and France with.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-02 16:13:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 January 1327: Abdication of Edward II</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3615671776</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward II abdicated due to Parliament's disapproval with him, and to maintain his family's status. </p><p><br/></p><p>Before he abdicated, he made a promise with Parliament, that his son Edward would become the next King. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-02 16:20:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 February 1327: Coronation of Edward III</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3615675650</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to the abdication of his father, Edward III became King. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-02 16:23:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 June 1377: Death of Edward III</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3615680067</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward III fell ill with a large abscess and eventually died of a stroke at Sheen Palace (Now known as Richmond Palace)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-02 16:27:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 July 1377: Coronation of Richard II</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3615687779</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Richard, son of Edward III's eldest son, Edward The Black Prince, became King due to the fact that as the son of the eldest son of Edward III, the crown passes to him as because The Black Prince died, he became first in line for the throne. (It's complicated, i know)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-02 16:31:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 February 1308: Coronation of Edward II</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3616513920</link>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-03 08:10:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 February 1327: Coronation of Edward III</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3618537570</link>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-05 11:44:32 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3618537570</guid>
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         <title>16-28 October 1962: Cuban Missile Crisis</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3618541549</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The US spotted nuclear missiles on Cuba and feared the Soviet Union had stationed them there in preparation for an attack.</p><p><br/></p><p>This incident lead to the creation of the Washington-Moscow hotline for fast connection between the two countries.</p><p><br/></p><p>This was the closest the Cold War got to nuclear war.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-05 11:51:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 September 1399: Deposition of Richard II</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3620225733</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Richard was captured at Flint Castle and imprisoned in the Tower of London and forced to abdicate the throne in favour of his cousin, Henry. </p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-06 15:34:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>13 October 1399: Coronation of Henry IV</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3620232723</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry became the first king, since the Norman Conquest, to deliver an address in English, and the first to be anointed with the Virgin Mary's holy oils.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-06 15:38:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 March 1413: Death of Henry IV</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3620244059</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The cause of his death is a matter of some debate but the the strongest theory is leprosy, due to the fact that his skin condition decreased throughout his reign.</p><p><br/></p><p>Henry died in the Jerusalem Chamber of Westminster Abbey.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-06 15:43:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 April 1413: Coronation of Henry V</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3620249317</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Coronation of Henry V was plagued by a terrible snowstorm which many took as a bad omen</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-06 15:46:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>31 August 1422: Death of Henry V</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3620265569</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry V died of Dysentery, which was able to kill him faster thanks to the summer heat badly affecting him. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-06 15:54:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 June 1953: Coronation of Elizabeth II</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3620278622</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The coronation of Elizabeth II was the first one to be televised, while the coronation of her parents, George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, was televised, cameras weren't allowed inside the Abbey. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-06 16:01:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1381: Peasants&#39; Revolt </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3621907765</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to the economic situation England was struggling to recover from following the black death and the high taxes to pay for the Hundred Years War, they revolted against Parliament's plan to raise taxes to pay for military campaigns in France, they got their wish and won.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-07 13:59:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>April 1961: Bay of Pigs Invasion </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3622557666</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The US launched an invasion on Cuba to try and overthrow the communist government of Cuba.</p><p><br/></p><p>As the day for the invasion grew nearer, President JFK tried to conceal any involvement, which lead to it's failure since funds were also removed and troopers weren't well prepared.</p><p><br/></p><p>After the invasion, Cuba grew stronger ties with the Soviet Union helping to fuel Anti-capitalist sentiment in the countries.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-07 20:53:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1803: Louisiana Purchase </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3622560502</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>To pay for the Napoleonic wars, Napoleon sold the French territory of Louisiana in North America to the United States for £15 million.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-07 20:56:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 November 1429: Coronation of Henry VI</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623372144</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The coronation took so long because when he became King he was only 8 months old, so the Coronation had to wait until he was 9-10 years old. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 10:04:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 1461: Deposition of Henry VI</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623377543</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry was deposed by the eldest son of the House of York, Edward, who became King. </p><p><br/></p><p>Henry was imprisoned in the Tower of London. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 10:09:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28th June 1461: Coronation of Edward IV</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623381266</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward was coronated as the first English King from the House of York.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 10:12:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1470: The Readeption of Henry VI</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623388735</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry was freed from the Tower of London by Richard, Earl of Warwick with the goal of restoring him to the throne.</p><p><br/></p><p>Henry became King again... for a year before Edward IV deposed him again, threw him back in the Tower where he stayed for the rest of his life making Henry VI the last ruler of the House of Lancaster.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 10:19:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 April 1483: Death of Edward IV</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623399732</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward's health began to fail which wasn't helped by the fact his physicians forced him to vomit constantly after every meal.</p><p><br/></p><p>Before he died, he named his brother, Richard, as Protector to watch over the reign of his son, Edward.</p><p><br/></p><p>The cause of death is determined to be either Malaria or Pneumonia</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 10:28:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 April 1483: Accession of Edward V</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623405039</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward V became King upon his Father's death but was never crowned, as Richard kept delaying the Coronation.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 10:32:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25th June 1483: Declaration of Richard III as King</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623413248</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Richard was declared King by the House of Lords and the House of Commons upon finding out that the Marriage between Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville was invalid due to the fact that Edward had been contracted to marry Lady Eleanor Butler when he married Elizabeth, thus making the Children of Edward and Elizabeth illegitimate and unable to assume the throne.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 10:39:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 August 1485: Battle of Bosworth Field</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623419904</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Battle of Bosworth Field was the last major battle of the War of the Roses.</p><p><br/></p><p>During the Battle, Richard III, the last Plantagenet Monarch, was killed by Henry VII thereby effectively ending the War of the Roses.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 10:45:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 October 1485: Coronation of Henry VII</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623423210</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry VII was crowned as the first Tudor King of England, starting the Tudor Dynasty.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 10:48:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 July 1483: Coronation of Richard III</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623689134</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 13:47:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 April 1509: Death of Henry VII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623695272</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry VII died of tuberculosis at Richmond Palace.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 13:50:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 June 1509: Coronation of Henry VIII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623703543</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry was crowned alongside his first wife, Catherine of Aragon as King and Queen of England. </p><p><br/></p><p>The coronation was organised by Henry's Grandmother, who died 5 days later.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 13:54:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 January 1547: Death of Henry VIII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623735059</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The cause of death is considered to be a blood infection. </p><p><br/></p><p>He died on what would have been his Father's 90th Birthday.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 14:11:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 February 1547: Coronation of Edward VI</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623744369</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward was nine years old when he was coronated.</p><p><br/></p><p>Edward's half-sisters, Mary and Elizabeth, either weren't invited or chose not to attend. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 14:16:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 July 1553: Death of Edward VI</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623751929</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The commonly accepted cause of death is Tuberculosis.</p><p><br/></p><p>Edward was 15 when he died, and caused a succession crisis due to the fact he didn't have kids, Obviously.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 14:20:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 October 1553: Coronation of Mary I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623758156</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Mary was coronated as the first Queen of England.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 14:24:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>17 November 1558: Death of Mary I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623773700</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Mary I, who became known during her reign as Bloody Mary, died of a possible Uterine Cancer.</p><p><br/></p><p>In her will, Mary wished for her husband, Philip to be regent for her child's minority, but since she had no child she had to accept her sister, Elizabeth as the next queen.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 14:33:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 January 1559: Coronation of Elizabeth I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623785794</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Elizabeth's Coronation was the last Coronation to be conducted under the Catholic Church, as Elizabeth aimed to continue the Protestant Reformation that was started by her father, Henry VIII, but reversed by her Catholic sister, Mary I.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 14:40:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 July 1603: Coronation of James VI and I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623794349</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>James was coronated as co-monarch of Scotland and England, which is why he's known as James VI and I. </p><p><br/></p><p>James was the son of Mary, Queen of Scots, who was executed during Elizabeth I's reign for conspiring to steal the throne from Elizabeth.</p><p><br/></p><p>James was the first English king of the House of Stuart.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 14:44:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 March 1625: Death of James VI and I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623801729</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>James died during a violent Dysentery attack, though the cause of his death is considered to be Malaria.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 14:48:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 February 1626: Coronation of Charles I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623806693</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 14:51:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 April 1661: Coronation of Charles II</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623812493</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 14:54:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 February 1685: Death of Charles II</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623924438</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Charles suffered an apoplectic fit on 2 February 1685, and died 4 days later.</p><p><br/></p><p>Due to the quick death, many suspected he was poisoned, but modern analysis suspect he died of Uremia, which is connected to Kidney dysfunction.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 16:03:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 April 1685: Coronation of James II and VII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623934490</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to the fact that all of Charles II's Children were illegitimate, his eldest brother, James became King.</p><p><br/></p><p>He ordered for the Anglican Communion Service to be omitted, the only time a coronation has been done without it.</p><p><br/></p><p>James was also the first monarch since the Union of the Crowns to not have a coronation in Scotland, and the first to not have a Royal Entry through London.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>23 December 1688: Abdication of James II and VII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623959259</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to the Glorious Revolution, James II fled to France and in 1689 Parliament declared that the had vacated the throne and viewed his flight as an informal abdication.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 16:26:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 April 1689: Coronation of William III and Mary II</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623965240</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William III and Mary II were coronated as co-monarchs.</p><p><br/></p><p>Mary was the Protestant daughter of James II, whereas William III was a military general who refused to be a consort and wanted regal authority. </p><p><br/></p><p>This is the only joint coronation in British History.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 16:30:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 December 1694: Death of Mary II</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623971818</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Mary II died at Kensington Palace of smallpox.</p><p><br/></p><p>Her husband, William III was claimed to have said he went from 'being the happiest to the most miserable person on Earth' following Mary's death, due to how much he depended on her, nothing to do with love, she just did most of the work.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 16:34:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 March 1702: Death of William III</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3623976522</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William died of pneumonia which he got due to a complication from falling of his horse and breaking his collarbone.</p><p><br/></p><p>The horse belonged to a Jacobite who had conspired against William, as a result, many Jacobite's praised the horse.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 16:38:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 April 1702: Coronation of Anne I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3624137765</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Anne was incredibly popular at the start of her reign.</p><p><br/></p><p>In her first speech to Parliament, she distanced herself from her half-brother, William III.</p><p><br/></p><p>Anne was the daughter of James II and VII.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 18:36:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 August 1714: Death of Anne I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3624148724</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Anne became unable to walk in 1713 and on 30 July 1714 was rendered unable to speak due to a stroke.</p><p><br/></p><p>It is unknown what the exact cause of death is.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 18:44:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 October 1714: Coronation of George I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3624156072</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Coronation of George I was plagued by riots outside Westminster Abbey due to the fact people weren't too pleased about being ruled by a King from Hanover.</p><p><br/></p><p>It also didn't help that George deposed the Tory government and instated a Whig dominated government.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 18:50:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 June 1727: Death of George I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3624164704</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George I died of a stroke while traveling to Hanover for his annual summer recess.</p><p><br/></p><p>George was the last monarch not to be buried on English soil.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 18:57:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 October 1727: Coronation of George II</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3624191083</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This coronation marked the debut of Zadok the Priest which has been sung at every coronation since.</p><p><br></p><p>George II planned to replace PM Robert Walpole, but his wife advised him to keep him in place, which he did.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 19:21:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 October 1760: Death of George II</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3624195905</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>By this time, George had become blind in one eye and hearing became much more difficult for him.</p><p><br/></p><p>George died due to insufficient blood flow to the heart.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 19:26:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 September 1761: Coronation of George III</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3624199472</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This coronation marked the debut of 'I was Glad' which has been sung in every coronation ever since to mark the monarch entering the Abbey to be coronated.</p><p><br></p><p>Also, he was 22 and his wife was 17, so make of that what you will. (Monarchs are weird)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 19:29:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 January 1820: Death of George III</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3624205237</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George III is the longest-lived male monarch in British History, he reigned for 59 years.</p><p><br/></p><p>George was considered clinically insane by the last years of his reign and was secluded in Windsor Castle until he died of Pneumonia.</p><p><br/></p><p>He was 81 when he died.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 19:35:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 July 1821: Coronation of George IV</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3624209027</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George was acting as Prince Regent since 5 February 1811, due to his father's mental health. Meaning, he was, in theory, well equipped to be King.</p><p><br/></p><p>George wanted to outshine Napoleon's coronation and requested for a tailor to be sent to Paris to inspect his coronation robe.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 19:39:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 June 1830: Death of George IV</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3624210482</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George had become overweight due to his habit to eat, a lot.</p><p><br/></p><p>He died due to hardening of the blood.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 19:40:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 September 1831: Coronation of William IV</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3626560744</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to the fact that George IV's only child, Princess Charlotte, died in childbirth at the age of 21. George III's third son, William, became King.</p><p><br/></p><p>He was 64 when he became King, the oldest person to assume the British Throne until Charles III.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-10 10:38:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 June 1837: Death of William IV</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3626567879</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William IV died due to limited blood flow to the heart due to a blocked artery. </p><p><br/></p><p>He was 71 when he died.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-10 10:45:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 June 1838: Coronation of Queen Victoria</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3626572435</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Queen Victoria was 18 when she took the throne.</p><p><br/></p><p>She became Queen because William's only legitimate children died in childbirth and his other children were all illegitimate.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-10 10:50:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 August 1902: Coronation of Edward VII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3626577854</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The coronation marked the debut of a new crown for Edward's wife, Alexandra, the Crown of Queen Alexandra which contained a jewel from India called the Koh-i-Noor.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>William was 59 when he was Coronated.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-10 10:56:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 May 1910: Death of William VII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3626580845</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward VII died of lung cancer due to his excessive smoking diet of 20 cigarettes and 12 cigars a day. (Who could have guessed that could kill you? Not William, that's for sure)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-10 10:59:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 June 1911: Coronation of George V</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3626584974</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>After WWI broke out, Europe was gripped with Anti-German Semitism causing the British Royal Family to change their House name which was the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to the House of Windsor, making George V the first monarch of the House of Windsor. (I'm aware i'm jumping ahead a bit with this little fun fact, but if i put it in it's correct place in the timeline, it would look awkward)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-10 11:04:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 January 1936: Death of George V</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3626589882</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George was suffering from a lung infection due to the smoke caused by the First World War.</p><p><br/></p><p>George's last words were 'God Damn You!' directed at his nurse who gave him a sedative to put him to rest making George V the first monarch to be put to death by euthanasia.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-10 11:08:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 January 1936: Accession of Edward VIII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3626591406</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-10 11:10:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 December 1936: Abdication of Edward VIII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3626602495</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to Parliament's refusal to let him marry Wallis Simpson, he abdicated the throne.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-10 11:21:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>12 May 1937: Coronation of George VI</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3626610118</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Instead of choosing a new date for the Coronation, they went with the date previously chosen for Edward VIII's coronation.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-10 11:29:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 February 1952: Death of George VI</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3626615981</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George VI died of lung cancer due to his smoking habit.</p><p><br/></p><p>He was 56 when he died.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-10 11:35:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 January 1973: The UK joins the European Economic Community</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3627496515</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The European Economic Community was later re-branded as the EU</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-11 10:28:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>12 October 1984: Brighton Hotel Bombing</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3627499284</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The IRA rigged a time-bomb in the Brighton Hotel to assassinate PM Margaret Thatcher and her Cabinet during the Conservative Conference.</p><p><br/></p><p>5 people were killed including one Conservative MP who served as a Whip.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-11 10:33:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 July 1990: Assassination of Ian Gow</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3627504774</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Ian Gow was the Conservative MP for Eastbourne.</p><p><br/></p><p>He died due to a car bomb that was placed under his car by the IRA.</p><p><br/></p><p>The explosion completely blew of the lower part of his body, so even if he survived, he likely wouldn't have been able to carry on as an MP.</p><p><br/></p><p>Also, something that's interesting is that in the by-election after his death, Eastbourne voted it's first non-Conservative MP and this was the start of Eastbourne's constant switch between Conservative and Liberal Democrats.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-11 10:39:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>31 January 2020: UK leaves the EU</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3629650002</link>
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         <title>1 August 1927: Chinese Civil War begins</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3629663550</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Chinese Civil War started with the Nanchang Uprising which was the first major engagement between the Nationalist Party (which was in Government at the time) and the Communist Party, who started the uprising in response to the Shanghai Massacre. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-13 12:27:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 December 1949: Chinese Civil War Ends</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3629674324</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Chinese Civil War ended when the Nationalist Government retreated Mainland China to the island of Taiwan, where they still govern to this day. After the Nationalist Government retreated the Communists quickly took power in China starting China's Communist period.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1 October 1949: Proclamation of the People&#39;s Republic of China.</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3629678902</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Mao Zedong, who became the first Leader of the People's Republic of China, proclaimed the creation of a new Communist China and a new Government under the Chinese Communist Party, the CPG</p>]]></description>
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         <title>13 October 1908: Margaret Travers Symons becomes first Woman to speak in the House of Commons</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3629697880</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Suffrage, Margaret Travers Symons arranged for a tour around the Houses of Parliament, when she approached the Houses of Commons she broke from her tour guide, Howell Idris and burst through the Chambers and saying something along the lines of "Leave off discussing the children's question and give votes to the women first!".</p><p><br/></p><p>She was removed from the building, but not arrested as the Metropolitan Police had no authority in Parliament.</p><p><br/></p><p>However the Speaker sanctioned her from the House for 2 years due to her disruptive behaviour.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>28 December 1919: First Woman elected to the House of Commons</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Nancy Astor became the first woman to be elected as an MP to the House of Commons.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>5-10 June 1967: Six-Day War</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Six-Day war was fought between Israel and Egypt, Syria and Jordan over access to the Suez. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-13 13:12:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 September 1356: Battle of Poitiers</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The battle was lead by Edward, the Black Prince on the English Side and John II on the French side.</p><p><br/></p><p>After the battle, John II was taken as a Prisoner of War by the English and held ransom for 3 million crowns, three years worth of revenue for the French Crown.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>24 November 1859: On The Origin of Species published</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Charles Darwin published his thesis on Evolution, in which he stated that man is derived from Apes, and proposed the idea of Natural Selection which proposes that all creature evolve over generations.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>7 October 2023: Gaza War begins</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3630252903</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Hamas launched a surprise attack into Isreali-occupied Gaza beginning the Gaza War.</p><p><br/></p><p>Since the start of the war, Israel have launched a genocide against Palestine to force them to surrender, and have also caused a famine in the Gaza Strip.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>8 May 1360: Treaty of Brétigny</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3631729919</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The treaty formalized the English Victories and granted England sovereignty over Gascony, Ponthieu and Calais, as well as extensive territories in Brittany.</p><p><br></p><p>This treaty also marked the end of the first phase of the Hundred Years War.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>4 September 1346 - 3 August 1347: Siege of Calais</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Following their victory at Crécy, English Troops moved to take Calais, which they successfully captured.</p><p><br/></p><p>During the Siege, residents of Calais were forced to eat rats, dogs and horses.</p><p><br/></p><p>When the siege ended, Edward III ordered 6 of Calais leaders to surrender themselves to spare the people, but his wife advised against it saying it would dishonor him. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>12 October 1428 - 8 May 1429: Siege of Orléans</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Siege of Orléans was lead by Joan of Arc on the French Side.</p><p><br/></p><p>For most of the siege, it looked like the English would win, but the siege collapsed 9 days later when Joan of Arc arrived leading to a decisive French Victory.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>21 May 1420: Treaty of Troyes</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty of Troyes declared Henry V the heir to the French throne. </p><p><br/></p><p>This placed Northern France, including Paris, under Anglo-Burgundian control.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>25 October 1415: Battle of Agincourt</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3631767266</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Taking advantage of civil war in France, England's Henry V invaded Normandy.</p><p><br/></p><p>Henry V won a decisive victory at Agincourt and went on to conquer Normandy and much of Northern France. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-14 13:58:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 April 1450: Battle of Formigny</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3631773839</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The battle of Formigny marked the destruction of the last significant English force in Normandy and paved the way for the French to re-capture their remaining strongholds.</p><p><br/></p><p>Formigny is noted for being the first recorded usage of a cannon.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>17 July 1453: Battle of Castillon</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3631780041</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Battle of Castillon was the last major battle of the Hundred Years War.</p><p><br/></p><p>The battle was the first major battle won through the use of extensive artillery.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-14 14:04:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 October 1913: Senghenydd colliery disaster</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3631794049</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>It was a mining disaster that happened in Wales which killed 439 coal miners and is the worst mining accident in the UK.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-14 14:12:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 July 1954: Cuban Revolution Begins</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3632156599</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Cuban Revolution was started to overthrow the Cuban dictator, Fulgencio Batista. </p><p><br/></p><p>The revolution began when Cuban rebels lead by Fidel Castro attacked the Moncada Barracks.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-14 17:36:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 January 1959: Cuban Revolution Ends</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3632161825</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The rebels captured Havana, the capital city of Cuba, causing Fulgencio Batista to flee to Spain to avoid being executed by the victorious rebels.</p><p><br/></p><p>Fidel Castro was later elected as PM of Cuba.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-14 17:39:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>31 December 1600: East India Company Established</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3632202788</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The East India Company was established by England to trade with the Indian Ocean region.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1 June 1874: East India Company abolished</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3632209400</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The British Parliament made the decision to nationalise the East India Company ceding all it's territories and responsibilities to the British Government.</p><p><br/></p><p>The company was the largest corporation in the world at the time of it's abolishment and owned large parts of India, as well as Hong Kong. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-14 18:10:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 January 1959: Luna 1 Launched</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3632219390</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Luna 1 was the first spacecraft to reach the vicinity of the Moon, as well as the first spacecraft to leave Earth's orbit.</p><p><br/></p><p>This was a significant win for the Soviet Union in the Space Race.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-14 18:17:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 November 1957: Sputnik 2 Launched</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3632223497</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Sputnik 2 is remembered because inside the Soviet Spacecraft was Laika, a Russian Dog, the first animal to be sent into space. (Though she died shortly after entering orbit)</p><p><br/></p><p>This was seen as another significant victory for the Soviet Union in the Space Race.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-14 18:20:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 October 1957: Sputnik 1 Launched</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3632262015</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Sputnik 1 was launched by the Soviet Union becoming the first artificial satellite.</p><p><br/></p><p>This event triggered the Space Race.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-14 18:47:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 June 1919: Treaty of Versailles Signed</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3632267621</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The signing of the Treaty of Versailles marked the formal end of WWI. </p><p><br/></p><p>The Treaty imposed harsh reparations onto Germany which lead to Hyperinflation in Germany which got worse when the Great Depression hit.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-14 18:52:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>April 3 1948: Marshall Plan Initiated</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3632276047</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Marshall Plan was drafted by the USA to provide aid to Western Europe to help them recover following the Second World War. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-14 18:58:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 January 1949: Comecon Established</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3632279675</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Comecon was a Soviet Economic Alliance which was founded in response to the Marshall Plan.</p><p><br/></p><p>But, unlike the Marshall Plan which only applied to Europe, Comecon provided aid to all communist countries. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-14 19:01:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 May 1955: Warsaw Pact Signed</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3632282535</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Warsaw Pact was a military alliance set up to challenge NATO.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-14 19:03:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 June 1948 - 12 May 1949: Berlin Blockade</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3632289826</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Soviet Union blocked the Western Allies railway, roads and canal access through West Berlin.</p><p><br/></p><p>In response, the US launched the Berlin Airlift which saw planes drop supplies from the air to keep West Berlin resourced.</p><p><br/></p><p>Due to the success of the Berlin Airlift, and the economic situation of East Berlin, The Soviet Union lifted the Blockade in 1949.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-14 19:09:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 January 1896: Anglo-Zanzibar War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3632304325</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Anglo-Zanzibar War is the shortest war in History lasting only 38 minutes.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war started because Sultan Khalid refused to abdicate for someone who was more sympathetic to the British.</p>]]></description>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3633504432</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Iraq War was started by the US as part of their War on Terror which was orchestrated to punish countries that were related to 9/11, and also to try and topple Saddam Hussein's regime. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-15 10:13:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 December 2006: Execution of Saddam Hussein</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3633510174</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The US successfully captured Hussein and was handed over the Iraqi Government to be put on trial for 'crimes against humanity'. Hussein was found guilty and sentenced to be executed by hanging.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Iraqi Government chose to broadcast the Execution live and it's said Saddam was smiling from the moment the video started to the moment he died. (I've not watched the video, because i have no interest in seeing it, which is why i'm relying on 'word of mouth')</p>]]></description>
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         <title>18 December 2011: End of Iraq War</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3633513498</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Iraq War ended with the withdrawal of the last US troop from Iraq, a process that had been carried out over the course of 4 years. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-15 10:21:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 October 2001: War in Afghanistan Starts</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3633517811</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Following 9/11, the US invaded Afghanistan in retaliation and to try and topple the Taliban and al-Qaeda. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>30 August 2021: War in Afghanistan Ends</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3633521480</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>US President Joe Biden ordered the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan following the Taliban's success to capture the Capital City of Afghanistan and the fall of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.</p><p><br/></p><p>This was the longest war in American History, surpassing the Vietnam War by 6 months. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-15 10:28:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 May 1533: Annulment of Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3633932340</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to Catherine's failure to deliver a healthy son and his recent infatuation for Anne Boleyn, Henry annulled his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.</p><p><br/></p><p>Catherine referred herself as the only lawful wedded wife to Henry and the only rightful Queen of England.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-15 14:52:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 June 1533: Coronation of Anne Boleyn</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3633939800</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Anne Boleyn was coronated as Queen Consort of England, during the coronation, Anne was visibly pregnant and they used St. Edwards Crown to legitimise her as Queen.</p><p><br/></p><p>Afterwards, they decided to go hunting.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-15 14:56:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 June 1536: Proclamation of Jane Seymour</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3633947482</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Jane Seymour was proclaimed as Queen Consort of England.</p><p><br/></p><p>During her 1 year tenure as Queen, she gave birth to a healthy son, Edward, who would become King upon his fathers death.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-15 14:59:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 October 1537: Death of Jane Seymour</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3633976119</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Jane Seymour died due to complications from the pregnancy of Edward.</p><p><br/></p><p>King Henry deeply mourned Jane Seymour and considered her his favourite Wife.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>6 January 1540: Wedding of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3634063989</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Despite Henry's vocal grievances about Anne's appearances, he agreed to go ahead with the marriage.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-15 16:05:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>12 July 1540: Annulment of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3634069546</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry eventually got tired of her face and annulled his marriage to Anne of Cleves. (He called her a horse)</p><p><br/></p><p>Henry also believed that she wasn't a virgin, which for Henry was a big deal, despite the fact he had sex with many mistresses, not just his wives.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-15 16:08:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 July 1540: Marriage of Catherine Howard and Henry VIII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3634145454</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Catherine Howard was only 17 when she married and Henry was 49.</p><p><br/></p><p>She met Henry through her Uncle, who was also the Uncle of Anne Boleyn.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-15 16:55:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 November 1541: Catherine Stripped of Queen Consort Title</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3634154774</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry accused her of engaging in adultery with her distant cousin and stripped her of her title of Queen. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-15 17:01:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>13 February 1542: Execution of Catherine Howard</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3634161280</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Catherine was executed at the Tower of London at the age of 18.</p><p><br/></p><p>Henry made sure, during her imprisonment, to remove any items she could kill herself with.</p><p><br/></p><p>Catherine was the second and last wife to be executed by Henry VIII.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-15 17:05:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>12 July 1543: Marriage of Catherine Parr and Henry VIII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3634219408</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry married the last of his 6 wives.</p><p><br/></p><p>Catherine became the first Queen of Ireland following Henry also becoming King of England.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-15 17:44:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 July 1945: Empire State Building Crash</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3634361574</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>A B-25 Bomber accidentally crashed into the Empire State Building, killing everyone inside the aircraft.</p><p><br/></p><p>A woman named Betty Lou Oliver was working in an elevator when it happened, she fell from the 80th floor but survived with severe burns this gave her the world record for the longest survived elevator fall. (They really give world records for everything. You almost died? Here have a world record because you feel the highest and survived)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-15 19:27:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 September 1928: Alexander Fleming accidentally discovers Penicillin</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3634379375</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Upon returning from a holiday in Scotland he noticed that a petri dish containing Staphylococcus had been contaminated by a mold later identified as Penicillin.</p><p><br/></p><p>This was a major scientific discovery for medical advancement as it was one of the first anti-biotics. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-15 19:42:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>December 1903: Marie Curie Awarded Nobel Prize</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3634384329</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Marie Curie was the first woman to be awarded a Nobel Prize for her research on radiation.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-15 19:46:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 June 1920: League of Nations Established</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3635648057</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>To try and maintain peace and order after WWI the League of Nations was created.</p><p><br/></p><p>The League of Nations proved to be utterly useless and didn't have a clue what they were doing which lead to WWII starting.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-16 10:50:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 January 1584: Coronation of Ivan the Terrible</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3635655277</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Ivan was coronated as the first Tsar of Russia.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-16 10:56:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 July 1997: Handover of Hong Kong</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3635662771</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>In 1898, the Qing Dynasty leased Hong Kong to the UK for 99 years.</p><p><br/></p><p>At midnight on July 1 1997, the lease came to and end and the UK returned Hong Kong to China.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-16 11:02:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 December 1999: Handover of Macau</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3635668718</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>In 1987, Portugal and China agreed Macau would return to China in 1999 ending 442 years of Portuguese rule in Macau.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-16 11:08:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>31 January 1606: Execution of Guy Fawkes</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3635700667</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Guy Fawkes was sentenced to be hung, draw and quartered for the Gunpowder Plot, but during the hanging Guy Fawkes jumped causing his neck to break and escape the agony of his sentence. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-16 11:34:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 February 1958: Explorer 1 launched</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3635707029</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Explorer 1 was the first satellite launched by the United States and was the first satellite to orbit the Earth. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-16 11:39:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 December 1998: International Space Station Launched</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3635717232</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The ISS is the largest space station ever constructed, it was constructed for the purpose of studying the space environment and also monitoring the Earth.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-16 11:48:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 February 1991: Downing Street mortar attack</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3635749449</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The IRA launched 3 mortar shells at 10 Downing Street in an attempt to assassinate PM John Major and his cabinet.</p><p><br/></p><p>One shell exploded in the back garden of 10 Downing Street and the other two overshot and landed in a green field nearby. </p><p><br/></p><p>The intended targets were not harmed due to the bullet-proof windows in Downing Street.</p><p><br/></p><p>The attack lead to the installation of a security gate outside Downing Street preventing the public from walking down Downing Street.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-16 12:13:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 March 1954: Castle Bravo Tested</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3635756903</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Castle Bravo was the most powerful nuclear weapon ever tested by the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Bikini Atoll, the island the bomb was tested at, has been under Nuclear Containment ever since and travel is restricted by the US Government.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-16 12:18:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1586: Babington Plot</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3637468333</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Babington Plot was a plan to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I, and put Mary, Queen of Scots on the throne of England.</p><p><br/></p><p>Their reason for wanting to assassinate Elizabeth was because she was Protestant, and they wanted to have a Catholic Queen, which Mary, Queen of Scots was. </p><p><br/></p><p>The plot failed and Mary, Queen of Scots was subsequently executed in 1587 due to a letter she sent which consented to the assassination. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-17 10:47:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 February 1587: Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3637472680</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Mary, Queen of Scots was executed due to the threat she presented to Elizabeth I. </p><p><br/></p><p>Mary's execution was the first legal execution of a European monarch. </p><p><br/></p><p>Elizabeth I reportedly regretted the execution and tried to distance herself from it.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>21 February 1437: Assassination of James I of Scotland</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>James was killed in his sleep by a group of nobles who sought to put a rival on the throne.</p><p><br/></p><p>They however failed their plan because his son, James, became King upon his death.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>28 February 2013: Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3637673719</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Pope Benedict XVI became the first Pope in 600 years to resign the papacy. </p><p><br/></p><p>He resigned following the Catholic Church Sex Scandals.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>2 March 1882: Assassination Attempt on Queen Victoria</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3637688692</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>While departing Windsor Station, a man called, Roderick Maclean tried to assassinate Victoria with a gun, but the shot missed.</p><p><br/></p><p>Maclean was arrested but was declared not guilty by reason of insanity and spent the rest of his life a mental asylum.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>4 March 1919: Comintern Founded</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3637905946</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Comintern was created with the purpose of spreading the Communist ideology and encouraging others to start a Communist Revolution.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>21 February 1848: The Communist Manifesto Published</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3637912179</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Communist Manifesto was the first major political book to spread Communism.</p><p><br/></p><p>The publishing of the book lead to the start of many revolutions most notably the Russian Revolution.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>8-9 November 1923: Beer Hall Putsch</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3637919321</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Beer Hall Putsch was a failed attempt to seize power in Munich by the Nazi Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>They planned to capture Munich to use the city for a base for their planned German Revolution. </p><p><br/></p><p>Due to the failure, Hitler was arrested and later sentenced to imprisonment in Landsburg Prison and the Nazi Party was banned for a while.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>28-31 October 1922: March on Rome</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3637923557</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Benito Mussolini and his party, the National Fascist Party, marched on Rome to seize power.</p><p><br/></p><p>Mussolini's fascists overwhelmed the Government and on October 30th, Mussolini was made PM of Italy.</p><p><br/></p><p>By October 31st, Mussolini forced the King to abdicate and took complete power over Italy.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>6 March 1937: Hindenburg Disaster</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3637929000</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Hindenburg Zeppelin burst into flames due to a difficulty landing.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Hindenburg Disaster lead to a gradual phase-out of airships in Military conflicts.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>2 July 1937: Disappearance of Amelia Earhart</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3637935766</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Amelia Earhart disappeared while trying to become the first Female Pilot to circumnavigate the Earth.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1928: Amelia Earhart becomes the first Woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3637938456</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The event gave Earhart a celebrity status among Women.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-17 16:56:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 April  - 13 August 1898: Spanish-American War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3638627890</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The United States blamed the sinking of the USS Maine on Spain.</p><p><br/></p><p>The US won the war and the Spanish Empire lost it's land in the Americas and Asia.</p><p><br/></p><p>Under the Treaty of Paris, the US annexed Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines and Cuba became an independent state.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-18 13:36:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 March 1867: Alaska Purchase</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3638632666</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The USA purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire for $7.2 million ($129 Million in today's money).</p><p><br/></p><p>The Russian Empire sold it to pay for the Crimean War which Russia lost. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-18 13:43:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18 October 1963: First Cat sent into Space</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3638636248</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Félicette became the first cat sent into Space. She was one of 14 cats trained for spaceflight.</p><p><br/></p><p>The cat survived the flight, but was euthanised 2 months later for brain examination (Whoever did that, i hate you)</p>]]></description>
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         <title>12 March 1938: Anschluss</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3638659080</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Hitler's army marched across the Austrian border and took it without retaliation due to the Austrian chancellor being a Nazi sympathiser.</p><p><br/></p><p>The allies continued their policy of appeasement and let him have it.</p><p><br/></p><p>Austria was now part of Nazi Germany.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-18 14:15:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 September 1938: Munich Agreement</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3638663643</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Munich Agreement was designed to stop further German annexation by giving them the Sudetenland, which was part of Czechoslovakia</p>]]></description>
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         <title>franco-prussian war</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3640978127</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>during the 1870s the kingdom of prussia had just unified the north of germany forming the north german confedration after the brothers war (it was a between the austrian empire and prussia). and the spainsh throne was up fro grabs so the NGC offered <strong>Leopold of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen take the throne of spain. the second french empire under neopolian the third was not very happy that a germany ally would be on there sourthern flank so they declared war (there was a bit more then that but tbh i couldnt care to get the details) after a quick prussian victory the german Empire was formed under prussian leadership and the other kingdoms and duchys became vassle of the german empire and small bit of </strong>terratory was taken from france <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="fl" href="https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&amp;sca_esv=ec8af2cb65023e7c&amp;q=Alsace-Lorraine&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgVuLUz9U3MExJLjddxMrvmFOcmJyq65NfVJSYmZcKAG9gxvUfAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj5oej86LKQAxXwWUEAHfJdBx8QmxN6BAglEAM">Alsace-Lorraine </a><strong> </strong></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-20 13:01:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>kaiser wilhelm dies </title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3640981321</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>the death of a real one</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-20 13:03:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 March 1461: Battle of Towton</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3641135425</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Battle of Towton was fought near the town of Townton.</p><p><br></p><p>The Yorkist defeated Henry VI, securing the English Throne for Edward IV.</p><p><br></p><p>This battle is considered the largest and bloodiest battle on English soil. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>22 May 1455: First Battle of St Albans</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3641145997</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Richard, Duke of York met Edmund, Duke of Somerset.</p><p><br/></p><p>This battle marked the beginning of the War of the Roses.</p><p><br/></p><p>At the end of the battle Henry VI was captured for the first time, (He loves getting captured) and Edmund was killed by Richard's forces. </p><p><br/></p><p>This lead to Parliament proclaiming Richard, Lord Protector.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>30 December 1460: Battle of Wakefield</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3641160868</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Battle of Wakefield took place near Castle Sandal.</p><p><br/></p><p>During the Battle, Richard, Duke of York and Edmund were killed by the Lancastrian Forces of Henry VI.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>14 April 1471: Battle of Barnet</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3641171303</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This battle saw the death of Richard Neville who was a signficant military leader in the War of the Roses and was crucial in the deposition of 2 Kings, he was killed by Edward IV.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>4 May 1471: Battle of Tewkesbury</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3641177651</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward IV of the House of York defeated his Lancastrian Rivals and the main Lancastrian Heir to the throne, Edward, Prince of Wales was the most notable person who was killed.</p><p><br/></p><p>This victory secured Edward IV's claim to the throne.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-20 14:48:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 May 1471: Death of Henry VI</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3641373239</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry VI died in the Tower of London.</p><p><br/></p><p>It's rumoured that Henry was murdered on Edward's orders due to the threat he posed to his reign.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>2 April - 14 June 1982: Falklands War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3641384195</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Falklands War began over disputed sovereignty of the Falklands Islands, just off the coast of Argentina, between the UK and Argentina.</p><p><br/></p><p>On April 2nd, Argentina Invaded and occupied the Falklands Islands, which were British Territory and still are since we won the war.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war ended when Argentina Surrendered sovereignty of the Falkland Islands to the UK.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-20 16:51:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15-19 August 1953: Operation Ajax</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3641408680</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The CIA and MI5 sought to overthrow the Democratically elected Iranian PM Mohammad Mosaddegh.</p><p><br/></p><p>A main reason for wanting to overthrow him was to protect British oil interests after  Mosaddegh refused to co-operate with Western oil demands.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Operation was successful and a Pro-Western, Anti-communist dictatorship was set up and Iran was returned to an absolute monarchy. (So basically the US and UK made everything worse in Iran)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-20 17:07:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1853 - 1856: Crimean War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3643793042</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Russia wanted to expand it's influence over Europe by taking advantage of the crumbling Ottoman Empire.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Treaty of Paris which ended the Crimean War, forbade Russia from basing warships in the Black Sea.</p><p><br/></p><p>Russia's defeat severely undermined them, as it's army was severely weakened.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>10 July 1460: Battle of Northampton</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3643799280</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Battle of Northampton saw Henry VI captured by the Yorkists.</p><p><br/></p><p>The battle also saw the first recorded use of field artillery, although the rain rendered them ineffective.</p><p><br/></p><p>The battle only lasted 30 minutes and the Duke of Buckingham and Earls of Shrewsbury were killed.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>12 - 15 May 1471: Siege of London</title>
         <author></author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Siege of London was an unsuccessful attempt to storm the Tower of London and free Henry VI.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 09:02:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>17 February 1461: Second Battle of St Albans</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3644943040</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Yorkists attempted to block the road to London from the Lancaster's.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Lancastrians used a flanking manoeuvre to take them by surprise, cutting the Yorkists off from London and drive his army away from the field.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Lancastrians won and Henry VI was free from captivity, though this victory would not last long. </p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>26 July 1469: Battle of Edgcote</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3644954203</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Richard Neville rebelled against Edward which lead to Edward being imprisoned, however in September he was freed and allowed to continue his rule due to Richard's failure to replace him with his brother.</p><p><br/></p><p>The battle itself is one of the least well- documented of this period.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 09:15:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>122 AD: Hadrian&#39;s Wall Constructed</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3645011123</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Hadrian's Wall was a defensive barrier designed to keep the Scots in Scotland and out of England.</p><p><br/></p><p>The wall was named after the Roman Emperor, Hadrian who requested the wall's construction.</p><p><br/></p><p>Hadrian's Wall was also used to signify the border between England and Scotland where the border has stayed, ever since. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 09:59:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2400 BC: Stonehenge Constructed</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3645021042</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Stonehenge is a prehistoric stone structure built in modern day Wiltshire near Salisbury.</p><p><br/></p><p>The purpose of Stonehenge isn't clear but the leading theory is that Stonehenge was used to track the solstice due to how aligned it is to the summer solstice where the sun rises almost perfectly in the middle of Stonehenge.</p><p><br/></p><p>Stonehenge is recognized as a cultural landmark of England and is one of it's most famous landmarks. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 10:08:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>80 AD: The Colosseum Constructed</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3645026325</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Colosseum was a Roman entertainment center most known for it's Gladiator fights. </p><p><br/></p><p>The Colosseum is one of the most renowned symbols of Imperial Rome and is one of the New Seven Wonders Of The World.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 10:12:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 BC: Accession of Augustus</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3645035473</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Augustus was the first Roman Emperor and founder of the Roman Empire</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 10:20:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>927: Æthelstan Becomes King of the English</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3645047149</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Æthelstan is recognised as the first King of England because he successfully conquered all of England with his last conquest being the then Viking-controlled, York.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 10:29:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>939: Death of Æthelstan </title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3645051235</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Æthelstan died at Gloucester and when he died the Vikings took back control of York.</p><p><br/></p><p>He was buried in Malmesbury Abbey with his cousins. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 10:32:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 December 939: Coronation of Edmund I</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3645055281</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Æthelstan had no kids so Edmund who was the eldest son of Edward the Elder and great-grandson of Alfred The Great, became King of the English.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 10:35:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 October 1460: Act of Accord</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3645675306</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Act of Accord was an attempt to resolve the succession crisis which sparked the War of the Roses.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Act stated that Henry VI would remain king, but when he died his crown would not pass to his son, but Richard, Duke of York.</p><p><br/></p><p>However, as expected, the Act made things worse as Margaret of Anjou, wife of Henry VI, refused to accept that her son couldn't become King and sparked a new phase of the War of the Roses.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>26 May 946: Death of Edmund I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3645682674</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edmund was killed in a brawl at Pucklechurch while attempting to rescue his Steward.</p><p><br></p><p>Edmund was buried at Glastonbury Abbey with his son.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 16:53:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 August 946: Coronation of Eadred </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3645702932</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Eadred was the brother of Edmund, Edmund's kids didn't become King because they were too young at the time.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 17:06:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 November 955: Death of Eadred</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3645708688</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Eadred died of old age at the age of 32 (Yes, that was elderly back then). He didn't marry and had no kids.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 17:09:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 November 955: Accession of Eadwig</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3645715400</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to the fact Eadred had no kids and wasn't married, Edmund's eldest child, Eadwig, became King.</p><p><br></p><p>He never had a coronation.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 17:13:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 October 959: Death of Eadwig</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3645720429</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The cause of his death is unknown and little is known about his state at this point. </p><p><br/></p><p>Eadwig was buried in New Minster, Winchester with Arthur the Great and Edward the Elder.</p><p><br/></p><p>He had no kids. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 17:17:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 October 959: Accession of Edgar The Peacemaker</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3645726482</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edgar was the younger brother of Eadwig.</p><p><br/></p><p>He was coronated but his coronation wasn't until 973. (So, if i put it there, it would look like England had no King until 973 which isn't true.)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 17:20:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 May 973: Coronation of Edgar The Peacemaker</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3645732995</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The reason for his coronation taking 14 years to happen was because Edgar wanted to wait until he was 30, which was the canonical age for priestly ordination. (Yeah, that's nice, Edgar, but you're a King not a priest)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 17:23:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 July 975: Death of Edgar The Peacemaker</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3645740133</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The cause of death is unknown but he was buried with his father at Glastonbury Abbey.</p><p><br/></p><p>He did marry and, would you believe it, he had kids. (Thank God, someone did)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 17:27:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 July 975: Accession of Edward The Martyr</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3645744915</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward was the eldest son of Edgar, his succession was contested between Edward and his half-brother Æthelred.</p><p><br/></p><p>Edward wasn't coronated.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 17:30:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18 March 978: Death of Edward The Martyr</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3645750902</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward was murdered but the reason is unknown. </p><p><br/></p><p>He wasn't married and had no kids as he was only 16 when he died. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 17:33:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 June - October 1859: Pig War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647146898</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Pig War started because an American Farmer called Lyman Cutler found a pig eating his crops and decided to shoot it.</p><p><br/></p><p>The pig was owned by a British sheep ranger called Charles Griffin.</p><p><br/></p><p>One account says that during the argument between Lyman and Charles. Lyman said 'It was eating my potatoes' and Charles hit back with 'It's up to you to keep your potatoes out of my pig'.</p><p><br/></p><p>Griffin requested Cutler be arrested, in response Cutler asked for military protection from the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>The two sides eventually set up garrison and eventually the troops were called off because they didn't want to start a conflict because of a pig.</p><p><br/></p><p>This is the first war that no-one died in, except the pig.</p><p><br/></p><p>(Yes, this was a real thing that happened, i wish i had the creativity to make something like this up)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 09:38:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 October 1739: Start of War of Jenkins&#39; Ear</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647154014</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>in 1731, British captain Robert Jenkins found his ship boarded by Spanish coast guards, they accused him of smuggling and cut his ear off. He preserved the ear until 1738 when he presented it to Parliament and MPs used it as an excuse to go to war with Spain.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 09:44:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18 October 1748: End of War of Jenkins&#39; Ear</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647158917</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle but at this point the war was already absorbed into the larger War of the Austrian Succession.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Treaty stated things would return to how they were before the war started.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 09:48:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 December 1740: Start of the War of the Austrian Succession</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647164332</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Emperor Charles VI of the Holy Roman Empire died without a male heir.</p><p><br></p><p>His daughter was the designated successor, but other countries like Prussia, France and Spain took advantage and tried to take Austrian territories.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 09:53:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18 October 1748: End of the War of the Austrian Succession</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647166560</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The same treaty that ended the War of Jenkins' Ear also ended the War of the Austrian Succession which stated everything would return to how it was before the war started.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 09:55:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 November 1688: Start of Glorious Revolution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647177380</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William of Orange landed at Torbay with a Dutch Army seeking to overthrow James II and VII and put his daughter, Mary on the throne as Queen and himself as King.</p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 10:05:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 February 1689: End of Glorious Revolution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647180551</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Convention Parliament declared James had abdicated and the throne was vacant, so they offered the crown to William and Mary as co-monarchs.</p><p><br></p><p>This ended the Glorious Revolution.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 10:08:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>17 May 1756: Start of Seven Years&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647368307</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Seven Years War started when France declared war on Britain, due to Britain seizing French merchant ships and naval vessels in 1755.</p><p><br></p><p>From there the war exploded into a near-global conflict with campaigns in North America, South Asia and Europe.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 12:43:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 February 1763: End of Seven Years&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647374664</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with the Treaty of Paris which stated France would give Canada and territories east of the Mississippi River to Britain and Spain would give Florida to Britain in exchange for Havana and Manila.</p><p><br/></p><p>Also, the name lies, it was actually 6 years not Seven.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 12:47:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 April 1846: Start of Mexican-American War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647412815</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Mexican Cavalry attacked a U.S patrol in the disputed territory of Texas, US President Polk used the attack to request a declaration of war which Congress approved.</p><p><br/></p><p>The US hoped to use the war to continue 'Manifest Destiny' and conquer Mexico.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 13:11:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 February 1848: End of Mexican-American War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647419408</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with the <strong>Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Mexico ceded California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas and Oklahoma to the United States and Mexico recognised the Rio Grande as the Southern Border of Texas.</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>The United States had achieved it's goal of 'Manifest Destiny' as it had expanded coast to coast.</strong></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 13:15:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18 March 978: Accession of Æthelred the Unready</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647708420</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Æthelred was the son of Edgar The Peacemaker.</p><p><br/></p><p>Æthelred wasn't coronated.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 15:56:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1013: Abdication of Æthelred the Unready</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647713396</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Sweyn, King of Denmark and Norway, launched an invasion of England and forced Æthelred to go into exile in Normandy.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 16:00:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1013: Accession of Swein Forkbeard</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647715792</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to Æthelred's exile in Normandy, Swein became King of the English.</p><p><br></p><p>He was the first Danish king of the English.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 16:02:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 February 1014: Death of Swein Forkbeard</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647720702</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>After 1 year of being King of the English, Swein died. (Well, that didn't last long).</p><p><br></p><p>The cause of death is unknown, some theorise he was killed, others say he died when he fell of his horse. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 16:05:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 February 1014: Accession of Æthelred the Unready</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647726241</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to the death of Swein, Æthelred retook the throne of England.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 16:09:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 April 1016: Death of Æthelred the Unready</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647732046</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Æthelred was fighting to defend London from Swein's son, Cnut, when he died.</p><p><br/></p><p>His son, Edmund, was by his side when he died.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 16:13:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 April 1016: Accession of Edmund Ironside</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647736283</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>He was crowned king the same day by the Witan, he was the son of Æthelred the Unready.</p><p><br/></p><p>After being crowned, Edmund continued the fight his father was fighting.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 16:16:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 November 1016: Death of Edmund Ironside</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647739706</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>His cause of death is speculated to have been a poisoning while others claim he was stabbed or shot with an arrow while sitting on the toilet.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 16:19:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1017: Coronation of Cnut</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647745604</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Cnut was coronated as King of England.</p><p><br/></p><p>Edmund did have kids, but Cnut sent his sons to mainland Europe, possibly to the King of Sweden, to be murdered.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 16:23:15 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647745604</guid>
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         <title>12 November 1035: Death of Cnut</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647807662</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The cause of death is unknown, he died in Dorset and was buried at the Old Minster, Winchester.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 17:10:31 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647807662</guid>
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         <title>12 November 1035: Accession of Harold Harefoot</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647812812</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Harold was the eldest son of Cnut, Harold's half-brother Harthacnut was supposed to become King but was held up in Denmark due to invasion threats and so relinquished the English throne to Harold and became King of Denmark.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 17:14:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>17 March 1040: Death of Harold Harefoot</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647815824</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Harold died at Oxford just as his half-brother, Harthacnut, was preparing to invade England to take the throne. </p><p><br/></p><p>Harold was buried at Westminster Abbey.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 17:17:06 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647815824</guid>
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         <title>June 1040: Accession of Harthacnut</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647821067</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The first thing Harthacnut did as King of England was dig up his half-brothers body, behead it and then thrown into a fen bordering the Thames. (Talk about sibling rivalry)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 17:21:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 June 1042: Death of Harthacnut </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647825458</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Harthacnut died of tuberculosis in Lambeth before he died, in 1041, he invited his half-brother, Edward, back from exile in Normandy and stated he would be king after he died.</p><p><br/></p><p>Harthacnut was the last Dane to rule England.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 17:24:24 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647825458</guid>
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         <title>3 April 1043: Coronation of Edward the Confessor</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647830441</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward was the son of Æthelred the Unready and became King due to Harthacnut's lack of children.</p><p><br/></p><p>He was the last ruler of the House of Wessex.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 17:28:26 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647830441</guid>
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         <title>14 October 1066: Accession of Edgar Ætheling </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647835674</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Following Harold Godwinson's death at the Battle of the Hastings, the Witan elected Edgar as King but he was never crowned as he peacefully gave up the crown in December to William the Conqueror.</p><p><br></p><p>Edgar was the son of Edward the Exile, who was son of Edmund Ironside. He was the great-nephew of Edward the Confessor.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 17:32:38 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3647835674</guid>
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         <title>26 March 1296: Start of First War of Scottish Independence </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3648054574</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward I invaded Scotland to assert his control over their monarchy and territory due to John Balliol, King of the Scots, allying with France.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 21:18:26 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3648054574</guid>
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         <title>11 September 1297: Battle of Stirling Bridge </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3648057714</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Battle of Stirling Bridge was a major victory for William Wallace and his Scottish Rebels proving that the English troops could be defeated by the Scots. </p><p><br/></p><p>The English defeat disrupted English control in Scotland.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 21:23:34 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3648057714</guid>
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         <title>1 May 1328: End of the First War of Scottish Independence </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3648060149</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a Scottish victory over the English.</p><p><br/></p><p>Scotland remained independent with Robert The Bruce installed as King and Scotland paid England £20,000 Sterling.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 21:27:18 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3648060149</guid>
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         <title>509 BC: Overthrow of Tarquinius Superbus</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3649249362</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Tarquinius was overthrown due to his son raping a Noble woman .</p><p><br/></p><p>After, Superbus was overthrown, the Roman Monarchy was abolished making Superbus the last King of Rome</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-24 13:52:51 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3649249362</guid>
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         <title>1861: American Civil War Starts </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3649684038</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The American Civil War started over disputes about Slavery between the Southern States and Northern States.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Southern States wanted to keep slavery and the Northern States wanted to abolish it.</p><p><br/></p><p>In Early 1961, the Southern States started seceding from the United States and formed The Confederacy, they seceded due to Abraham Lincoln's Election as President in 1860 because he was Anti-slavery.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-24 21:17:00 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3649684038</guid>
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         <title>5 March 1770: Boston Massacre </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3649723626</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>A group of anti-British protestors gathered in Boston, the army were deployed to handle the situation but found themselves being thrown at with snowballs, stones, clubs, the soldiers panicked and opened fire on the unarmed civilians</p><p><br></p><p>The Boston Massacre was used to fuel anti-British sentiment and was a crucial event on the road to the American Revolution.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-24 22:51:53 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3649723626</guid>
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         <title>29 September 1764: Sugar Act</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3650029484</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>To get back the funds that Britain paid to protect America from the French during the Seven Years War, they passed the Sugar Act which stated America would import Sugar and Molasses exclusively from Britain.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-25 10:14:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 November 1765: Stamp Act</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3650032620</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Britain passed the highly controversial Stamp Act which required printed materials to be stamped and any item that was stamped increased the price by up to 6 pence, and America was required to pay in British Currency and not colonial paper money. </p><p><br/></p><p>The act fuelled the first major Anti-British sentiment, paving the road for the American Revolution.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-25 10:20:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 May 1766: Stamp Act Repealed </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3650197201</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Stamp Act was repealed due to how ineffective it was because the tax was never collected or enforced.</p><p><br/></p><p>Another reason it was repealed was because of the mass protests across America, which while protesting against the Act also protested for American representation in Parliament, as there was no American MP and they couldn't vote on Parliamentary matters that affected them.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-25 14:18:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1767: Townshend Acts </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3650202353</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Because Britain still needed money they levied taxes on lead, glass, paper, tea and oil. </p><p><br/></p><p>In response America boycotted British businesses, which hurt the economy, so the acts were repealed.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-25 14:24:04 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3650202353</guid>
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         <title>October 1768: British Troops land in Boston </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3650206825</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>To maintain order after the protests against the Townshend Acts and to enforce the taxes, 1,000 British Troops landed in Boston to do exactly that.</p><p><br/></p><p>The British Troops found protesters waiting for them when they arrived.</p><p><br/></p><p>Some point to this event as the unofficial start of the American Revolution.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-25 14:28:46 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3650206825</guid>
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         <title>16 December 1773: Boston Tea Party </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3650212860</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Sons of Liberty, who were a band of American Patriots, disguised themselves as Native Americans and marched to Boston Harbour. </p><p><br/></p><p>Hopped on board a British merchant ship and threw 10,000 pounds of tea overboard in protest of the tax on tea. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-25 14:33:57 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3650212860</guid>
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         <title>2 November - 10 December 1932: Emu War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3650221069</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Emu War was an attempt to significantly decrease Australia's Emu population due to the Emu's eating farmer's crops.</p><p><br/></p><p>The attempt failed because the Emu's were fast and were smart so they easily evaded the guns.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Emu's won the war.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-25 14:43:33 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3650221069</guid>
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         <title>6 August 1332: Start of Second War of Scottish Independence </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3650766906</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started when Edward Balliol led an English-backed invasion of Scotland seeking to claim the Scottish throne for himself and overthrow the eight year old, David II.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>3 October 1357: End of Second War of Scottish Independence </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3650769587</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The War ended with the Treaty of Berwick which stated the English would release David II from custody and the English demanded a ransom of £67,000 sterling but only two payments were made, so David remained in custody for the rest of his life.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-26 10:19:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 January 1919: Start of Irish War of Independence </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3650840632</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Ireland formed a breakaway government and declared independence following Sinn Féin's landslide at the December 1918 Irish Election.</p><p><br/></p><p>The same day two members of the British Army were killed by the IRA starting the Irish War of Independence.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-26 12:17:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 July 1921: End of Irish War of Independence </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3650844536</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a ceasefire following 2 years of fighting. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-26 12:22:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 December 1921: Anglo-Irish Treaty </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3650846434</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Anglo-Irish Treaty officially ended the Irish War of Independence. It created the Irish Free State as a self-governing dominion effectively granting them Independence except in Northern Ireland, they remained under British control and still do. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-26 12:25:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 July 1535: Execution of Thomas More</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3651109846</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Thomas More was executed by Henry VIII for refusing to recognise him as Supreme Head of the Church of England.</p><p><br/></p><p>Thomas More's final words were 'I die the King's good servant, but God's first' </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-26 17:37:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1665 - 1666: Great Plague of London </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3651127124</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Great Plague of London was an outbreak of the Bubonic Plague.</p><p><br/></p><p>It killed 100,000 people, a quarter of London's population.</p><p><br/></p><p>The plague ended around the same time as the Great Fire of London.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-26 17:58:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>886: Alfred The Great becomes King of the Anglo-Saxons</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3651231616</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>After Alfred took London from the Vikings, he restyled himself as the first King of the Anglo-Saxons.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-26 20:31:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 October 899: Death of Alfred The Great</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3651234199</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>His cause of death is unknown but we do know he was suffering from a painful and unpleasant illness.</p><p><br/></p><p>The leading theory is either Crohn's Disease or <strong>Haemorrhoids. </strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>He was buried at the Old Minster in Winchester</strong></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-26 20:36:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 June 900: Coronation of Edward the Elder</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3651236013</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward was the eldest son of Alfred the Great, when he became King he had to defeat a challenge from his cousin <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86thelwold_%C3%A6theling">Æthelwold</a>, who had a strong claim to the throne as the son of Alfred's elder brother and predecessor, <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86thelred_I">Æthelred I.</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-26 20:39:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>17 July 924: Death of Edward the Elder</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3651237713</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>His cause of death is unknown, he died in the royal estate of Farndon and was buried in the New Minster, Winchester. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-26 20:43:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 September 925: Coronation of Æthelstan</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3651239250</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Æthelstan was coronated as the last King of the Anglo-Saxons, the coronation was delayed for a year as Æthelstan had to crush rebellion in Wessex. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-26 20:46:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>519 CE: Cerdic of Wessex becomes first King of Wessex</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3651241917</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>In 495 CE, he started conquering territory from the Britons by 519 CE he had established control over Wessex and made himself King of Wessex.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-26 20:50:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>534 CE: Death of Cerdic of Wessex</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3651244544</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>His cause of death is unknown and it is not known where he was buried. </p><p><br></p><p>Descent from Cerdic became a necessary qualification for later Kings of Wessex.</p><p><br></p><p>He originated the English Royal House.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-26 20:55:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 July 1918: Murder of the Romanov Family</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3651249127</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Romanov Family who had abdicated the Russian Throne a few months prior were shot and stabbed to death by the Bolsheviks.</p><p><br></p><p>This included Tsar Nicholas II, his wife Alexandra Feodorovna and their 5 children, Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia and Alexi. </p><p><br></p><p>The bodies were then taken to a nearby forest, stripped, mutilated with grenades and acid to prevent them being identified and then buried. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-26 21:03:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>264 - 241 BC: First Punic War </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3651312685</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The First Punic War was fought between Carthage and the Roman Republic.</p><p><br></p><p>The war started when the Romans invaded Sicily and gained a foothold at Messana.</p><p><br></p><p>The war ended with a Roman Victory and the Romans annexed Sicily.</p><p><br></p><p>The First Punic War was the longest continuous war and greatest naval battle of Ancient History.</p><p><br></p><p>The First Punic War also saw the Romans start to gain control of the Mediterranean with their efficient sea-fighting. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-26 23:14:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>218 - 201 BC: Second Punic War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652221666</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Second Punic War was the second war fought between Carthage and the Roman Republic.</p><p><br/></p><p>Rome declared war on Carthage when Carthage refused to hand over Hannibal to surrender for a siege he did in Iberia.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war ended with another Roman Victory, Rome conquered all of Carthaginian Iberia and Carthaginian African Territories were reduced.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 09:32:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>149 - 146 BC: Third Punic War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652229782</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Third Punic War was the last war fought between Carthage and the Roman Republic.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war started when Rome demanded the city of Carthage be abandoned and relocated, Carthage obviously didn't want to do that and so declared war on Rome.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war ended with the Destruction of Carthage and the Carthage Empire soon collapsed and fell under Roman Control.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 09:39:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 April 1672: Start of Franco-Dutch War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652241365</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>French King Louis XIV wanted to expand France's border with the Spanish Netherlands and the Rhineland, so he declared war to make it happen and England did the same the next day allying with France.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 09:49:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 March 1674: Treaty of Westminster</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652244365</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty of Westminster saw Britain exit the Franco-Dutch War which also ended the Third Anglo-Dutch War.</p><p><br/></p><p>New Netherland (Now called New York) was returned to England.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 09:52:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>17 September 1678: End of Franco-Dutch War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652249060</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with the Treaties of Nijmegen, France gained Franche-<strong>Comté (From Spain).</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Town in the Spanish Netherlands like Ypres, Casse, and Saint-Omer.</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>The Dutch regained all Territory lost in 1672.</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>The Holy Roman Empire regained Philippsburg.</strong></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 09:56:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1652 - 1654: First Anglo-Dutch War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652281667</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The First Anglo-Dutch War was a naval war fought between the Commonwealth of England and the Dutch Republic. </p><p><br/></p><p>The war started when a Dutch Admiral encountered and English Admiral near Dover. The Dutch Admiral failed to lower his flag in salute, so the English Admiral opened fire starting the war. </p><p><br/></p><p>The war ended with the Treaty of Westminster (1654) the Dutch were restricted to trade with English Colonial Territories, the Dutch also agreed to exclude the House of Orange to hold public office.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 10:25:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 August 1585: Treaty of Nonsuch</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652302665</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty was signed by Elizabeth I and Dutch Rebels fighting against Spanish Rule which committed troops and funds to the rebels.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 10:45:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 March 1918: Treaty of Brest-Litovsk</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652305788</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was drawn between Russia and the Central Powers for Russia to withdraw from WWI to deal with the Russian Revolution.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 10:48:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>13 November 1002: St Brice&#39;s Day Massacre</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652318308</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The St Brice's Day Massacre was a mass killing of Danes in England on the order of Æthelred the Unready because he feared they would try to overthrow him.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 10:58:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1007: Æthelred The Unready Pays the Vikings</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652322324</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Æthelred the Unready payed the Vikings 36,000 pounds of silver to stop further invasions. (It didn't work and the Vikings started using him as a bank)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 11:02:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8-29 September 1011: Siege of Canterbury</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652327074</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Despite Æthelred paying the Vikings 3,000 pounds of silver to not pillage Canterbury, they pillaged Canterbury and kidnapped the Archbishop of Canterbury and later killed him because Æthelred couldn't pay the ransom.</p><p><br/></p><p>They also burned down the Cathedral</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 11:06:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 July 1035: William the Conqueror becomes Duke of Normandy</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652339748</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Upon his Father's death, William became Duke of Normandy and became known as William of Normandy.</p><p><br/></p><p>William was 8 years old when he became Duke.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 11:18:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1046: Harald Hardrada becomes King of Norway</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652350662</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>He became King upon the death of his Nephew.</p><p><br></p><p>Harald spent 15 years in exile before becoming King and became a military commander in Kievan Rus</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 11:26:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1064: Harold Godwinson gets Shipwrecked at Normandy</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652501456</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Harold got shipwrecked at Normandy and got captured by Count Guy I who takes him as a hostage to his castle.</p><p><br/></p><p>William of Normandy demands Guy release Harold and Harold was forced to swear an oath to help William become King when Edward the Confessor dies. (I mean technically he helped William just not in the way William thought)</p>]]></description>
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         <title>12th September 1066: William prepares for an Invasion of England</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652507347</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William of Normandy assembles a fleet of 700 ships for an Invasion of England to take the throne from Harold Godwinson.</p><p><br/></p><p>However, he couldn't set sail because the wind was blowing the wrong way.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 13:11:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18th September 1066: Harald Hardrada lands in England</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652510208</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Harald lands at Scarborough and begins his invasion of England seeking to become King of England.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 13:13:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27th September 1066: William, Duke of Normandy sets sail to England</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652517646</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The wind finally blows the right way, and William sets off from the River Somme to Pevensey starting the Norman Conquest of Britain and setting the scene for the Battle of Hastings.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1068: Siege of Exeter</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652528281</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Exeter was a major Anglo-Saxon settlement that strongly opposed Norman rule in England.</p><p><br/></p><p>The siege lasted 18 days and ended when Exeter surrendered to William strengthening the Norman hold over Cornwall.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 13:23:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1075: Revolt of the Earls </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652543474</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Three earls rebelled against William, Duke of Normandy. The revolt was caused by William's refusal to sanction the marriage between his daughter, Emma and the Earl of East Anglia.</p><p><br/></p><p>The revolt was started while William was Normandy, William eventually returned with 200 ships and the Earls were forced to back down.</p><p><br/></p><p>This was the last major resistance against William.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 13:31:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 November 1569 – 21 January 1570: Rising of the North</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652555488</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Catholic Nobles tried to depose Elizabeth I and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots.</p><p><br/></p><p>The attempt failed and Elizabeth's authority increased and the power of Aristocrat's in the North decreased.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 13:38:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>October 1536 - February 1537: Pilgrimage of Grace</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652578401</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Pilgrimage of Grace was a Catholic Revolt against Henry VIII caused by the Dissolution of the Monasteries and the break from the Catholic Church.</p><p><br/></p><p>They aimed to repeal the Act of Supremacy, restore Mary to the line of succession and the Removal of Thomas Cromwell as chief minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The revolt failed and the leading figures were executed and the risings were further supressed.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 13:50:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 July 1540: Execution of Thomas Cromwell</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652592339</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Cromwell was executed for his failure to find Henry a suitable wife due to the fact Henry found Anne of Cleves repulsive.</p><p><br/></p><p>He accused Cromwell of treason and he was executed the same day Henry married his 5th wife, Catherine Howard.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 13:57:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1081: Welsh Campaign</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652624840</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William, Duke of Normandy lead an armed pilgrimage to St Davids, William hoped to extend Norman power in Wales and also commissioned the building of Cardiff Castle. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 14:15:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1083: William imprisons his Half-Brother</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652628393</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William found out his half-brother, Odo of Bayeux, was planning a military expedition to Italy and imprisoned him.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 14:17:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1088: Rebellion of 1088</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652682176</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Rebellion of 1088 was fought between William II and Robert Curthose about the division of lands in England and Normandy.</p><p><br/></p><p>Rebels lead by William, Duke of Normandy's half-brothers. Odo and Robert, tried to depose William II and place his brother, Robert Curthose on the throne.</p><p><br/></p><p>The rebellion failed and most of the rebels either fled to Normandy or exiled.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 14:46:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 November 1090: Rouen Riot</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652692398</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Rouen Riot was a failed attempt by William II to take control of Rouen, the Capital city of Normandy in order to become Duke of Normandy. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 14:52:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1091: Treaty of Caen</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652696092</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty of Caen was signed by William II and Robert Curthose. In the treaty, they agreed to end their rivalry and England was allowed to keep their lands in Normandy.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 14:54:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>13 November 1093: Battle of Alnwick</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652704201</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Malcom III of Scotland tried to invade Northumberland, but was killed at this battle by William II's troops while attempting to take control of Alnwick Castle.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 14:58:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 July 1101: Robert Curthose lands at Portsmouth</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652714225</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Robert landed at Portsmouth with an army aiming to take the throne from Henry I.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 15:04:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 August 1101: Treaty of Alton</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652716871</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty of Alton was signed by Henry I and Robert Curthose which stated Robert would abandon his claim to the English throne and recognise Henry I as King of England.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 15:06:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1118: Knights Templar Founded</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652793468</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Knights Templar were Founded for the purpose of defending pilgrims on the way to Jerusalem.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Templar Knights were made up of the most skilled soldiers of the First Crusade.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 15:47:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 November 1120: White Ship Disaster</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652803044</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The White Ship was carrying nobles the most notable one being William Adelin, the only legitimate son of Henry I, as well as his half-siblings.</p><p><br/></p><p>The White Ship sunk after hitting a submerged rock and everyone on board died, except for a butcher.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 15:52:30 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652803044</guid>
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         <title>26 March 1124: Battle of Bourgthéroulde</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652813209</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry I defeated Norman rebels at Normandy.</p><p><br/></p><p>Most of the rebels were captured and there were no fatalities.</p><p><br/></p><p>This brought an end to conflicts in Normandy during Henry's reign.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 15:57:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 August 1119: Battle of Brémule</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652817745</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry had to defend Normandy from Louis VI of France.</p><p><br/></p><p>Henry won and his victory helped to repel a French invasion and forced Louis VI to accept Henry's son as Duke of Normandy.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 16:00:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 October 1722: Coronation of Louis XV</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652842591</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Louis was crowned as King of France when he was 13 years old.</p><p><br/></p><p>During his reign, he became known as Louis the Beloved.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 16:14:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 May 1774: Death of Louis XV</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652850812</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Louis died at the age of 64 of smallpox. </p><p><br/></p><p>His reign was the second-longest of a French monarch having reigned for 59 years.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 16:18:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 June 1775: Coronation of Louis XVI</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652856227</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The coronation of Louis XVI would be the last coronation of a French King due to the monarchy being abolished after the French Revolution and his execution.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 16:21:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 January 1793: Execution of Louis XVI</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652903881</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Louis was executed after being found guilty of high treason and sentenced to death.</p><p><br/></p><p>His death marked the end of the French Monarchy.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 16:50:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 October 1793: Execution of Marie Antoinette</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652913524</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Marie Antoinette faced the same fate as her husband and declared guilty of high treason.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 16:56:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 September 1792: Abolition of the French Monarchy.</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652962755</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The National Convention made a proclamation announcing the French Monarchy has been abolished giving birth to First French Republic.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 17:26:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20-21 June 1791: Flight to Varennes</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652967592</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The French Royal Family attempted to flee Paris for Montmedy.</p><p><br/></p><p>They disguised themselves as Bourgeoise to avoid detection, they got as far as Vareness where they stopped and arrested after the local police recognised Louis XVI.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 17:29:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 July 1789: Storming of the Bastille</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652974319</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Bastille was captured and Governor de Launay was executed by the rebels and his head was displayed on a spike.</p><p><br/></p><p>This event marked the start of the French Revolution.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 17:34:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 August 1792: Capture of Tuileries Palace</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3652979385</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The palace was the primary Parisian residence for French Monarchs.</p><p><br/></p><p>The capture of the Palace was a major turning point and lead to the abolition of the Monachy.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 17:37:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>12 March 1947: Truman Doctrine</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653099376</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Truman Doctrine pledged support for nations resisting communism to prevent Soviet Expansion and contain communism.</p><p><br/></p><p>The US offered $400 million in aid to countries fighting communism.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 19:00:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 January 1980: Carter Doctrine</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653103232</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Carter Doctrine stated that the US would use military force if necessary to defend US access to the Persian Gulf, he drafted it in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 19:04:00 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653103232</guid>
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         <title>25 December 1979: Soviet-Afghan War Begins</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653141494</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan to aid the collapsing communist regime and eliminate it's unstable leader, Hafizullah Amin.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 19:35:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 February 1989: Soviet-Afghan War Ends</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653146188</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Mikhail Gorbachev ordered the Soviet Troops to withdraw from Afghanistan after nearly a decade of fighting.</p><p><br/></p><p>After the Soviets left and the war ended, a civil war in Afghanistan started the same day.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 19:40:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 February 1989: Start of First Afghan Civil War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653151616</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>A civil war in Afghanistan broke out because the mujahideen sought to depose the communist government headed by President Mohammad Najibullah.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 19:45:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 April 1992: End of First Afghan Civil War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653161077</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The First Afghan War ended with a victory by the Interim Government, the Homeland Party Government was dissolved, the Islamic State of Afghanistan was established.</p><p><br/></p><p>However, civil war continued among the Mujahideen.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 19:54:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 May 1068: Coronation of Matilda of Flanders</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653175479</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Matilda was coronated as Queen consort of England, she was unable to coronated at the same time as her husband because William wanted to be sure his rule was secure enough for a safe coronation of his Wife.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 20:09:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 April 1070: Second Coronation of William, Duke of Normandy</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653181017</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William had a second coronation to reaffirm his kingship under the Catholic Church and to mark the start of a stable rule following the Harrying of the North.</p><p><br/></p><p>He was coronated at the Old Minster.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 20:15:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 November 1100: Marriage of Matilda of Scotland and Henry I of England</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653191769</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The same day Matilda was coronated as Queen consort of England.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 20:27:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 May 1118: Death of Matilda of Scotland</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653196602</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Matilda, wife of Henry I, died at Westminster Palace and allegedly three of her ladies-in-waiting were so distraught by her death they became nuns.</p><p><br/></p><p>She was buried at Westminster Abbey near Edward the Confessor.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 20:32:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 January 1121: Marriage of Adeliza of Louvain and Henry I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653203515</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Adeliza was only 17 when she married Henry who was about 50 years old, at this time.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 20:39:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 January 1121: Coronation of Adeliza of Louvain</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653204972</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Adeliza was coronated as Queen consort of England.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 20:41:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1125: Marriage of Matilda, Countess of Boulogne and Stephen of Blois</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653210749</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Matilda marries future-King of England, Stephen of Blois.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 20:47:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16-17 June 1953: East German Uprising </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653288668</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>It began when construction workers striked against work quotas in East Germany from there it turned into an uprising against the East German Government and the ruling Socialist Unity Party. </p><p><br/></p><p>The uprising was brutally suppressed by the Soviet Forces and the uprising ended with a Government victory however they did choose to end Stalinism in East Germany. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 22:37:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 October - 4 November 1956: Hungarian Revolution </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653296372</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Hungarian Revolution was a revolution against the Hungarians Peoples Republic and Communism as a whole.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Revolution was brutally suppressed by Soviet troops and thousands of revolutionaries were killed and nearly a quarter of a million Hungarians fled Hungary. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 22:49:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28-30 June 1956: Poznan Protests </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653299784</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Poznan Protests were targeted at the Polish People's Republic.</p><p><br/></p><p>They protested for better working conditions and food as Poland didn't have a lot of food.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Protests were brutally suppressed Polish People's Army and the Protestors were forced to go back to work. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 22:54:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 - 22 October 1956: Polish October </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653302673</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Polish October saw the end of Stalinism in Poland and the withdrawal of Soviet Troops in Poland as well as many Soviet advisors. </p><p><br/></p><p>Polish October inadvertently lead to the Hungarian Uprising starting the day after the light reforms had been initiated.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 22:58:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>31 March 1946: Greek Civil War Begins</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653306326</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Greek Civil War was fought between Greek Communists and the Kingdom of Greece with the Communist rebels seeking to replace the government with a Communist one.</p><p><br/></p><p>The rebels were supported by Soviet states, Albania and Yugoslavia and the Greek Government was supported by the US and UK. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 23:05:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 August 1949: Greek Civil War Ends </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653309739</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Greek Civil War ended with the Kingdom of Greece winning</p><p><br></p><p>By early 1948, the Soviets started to distance themselves from the civil war and wanted it to end something Yugoslavia lead by Josip Broz Tito strongly disagreed with Stalin on.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 23:10:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>February 1946: Long Telegram </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3653315372</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>US Diplomat, George F. Kennan brought forth his policy idea of containment to prevent the spread of communist something US President Truman would include in the Truman Doctrine in 1947.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 23:18:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 August 1946: Turkish Straits Crisis Begins</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654289740</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Following the end of WWII, the Soviet Union wanted Turkey to open joint military control of the Turkish States between Turkey and the Soviet Union.</p><p><br></p><p>Turkey refused and the Soviet Union attempted to force them to agree by intimidating them and trying to weaken the Turkish Government.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 09:25:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 June 1953: Turkish Straits Crisis Ends</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654292897</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>After 6 years of the Soviets trying to seize control of the Turkish Straits, the US sent their largest battleship to Turkey and forced them to withdraw and in response Turkey joined NATO.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 09:28:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 October 1947: Cominform Founded</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654304158</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Soviet Union set up Cominform to expand their political influence over the Eastern Bloc to try, it was also used a symbol of solidarity in the Eastern Bloc.</p><p><br/></p><p>It initially included communist parties of France and Italy before breaking ties to focus purely on the Eastern Bloc.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 09:38:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 June 1961: Start of Berlin Crisis</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654312518</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This was the Soviet Union's second attempt to request the withdrawal of armed forced in Berlin and stop East Germans going to West Germany.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 09:46:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27-28 October 1961: Berlin Wall Standoff</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654319032</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>US and Soviet Tanks met at Checkpoint Charlie following a dispute over the movement of Allied Personnel, and partly as a show of strength.</p><p><br/></p><p>They stood there for 16 Hours and it looked like things might implode but at the last second, US President Kennedy called Soviet Premier Khrushchev and they both inched away from Nuclear War. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 09:52:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 November 1961: End of Berlin Crisis</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654323386</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Berlin Crisis ended when the US decided to go easy on the Soviet in Berlin in return for the Soviet's removing their tanks. The Soviets agreed and Kennedy stated "It's not a very nice solution, but a wall is a hell of a lot better than a war."</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 09:56:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18-27 June 1954: Guatemalan coup d&#39;état</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654330190</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The CIA sought to overthrow the democratically elected Socialist President of Guatemala.</p><p><br/></p><p>The coup d'état ended with a victory for the US-aided rebels and the President of Guatemala was overthrown.</p><p><br/></p><p>This also ended the Guatemalan Revolution which had been going on since 1944.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 10:03:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 August 1963: Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Signed</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654339576</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The treaty prohibited all nuclear tests except for underground ones.</p><p><br/></p><p>The US hoped it might slow the Arms Race down and stop the spread of nuclear weapons.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 10:12:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>17 January 1966: Palomares Incident</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654345623</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>A US bomber collided with a tanker mid-air causing 4 hydrogen bombs to fall and land in the Spanish town of Palomares.</p><p><br/></p><p>The area was quickly evacuated due to the high radiation and a clean-up operation was initiated, the clean-up still hasn't been completed as of 2025.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 10:17:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6-25 October 1973: Yom Kippur War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654355956</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was fought between Israel and a coalition of Arab states to reclaim territory lost to Israel during the Six-Day War.</p><p><br/></p><p>In the end, the war ended with a ceasefire and no one got any territory back. (What a waste of time)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 10:25:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 November 1975: Angolan Civil War Begins</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654368502</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started immediately after Angola gained independence from Portugal.</p><p><br/></p><p>Portugal's withdrawal left no stable government in Angola due to how rushed it was.</p><p><br/></p><p>2 main factions emerged, the MPLA (Who wanted Angola to be communist) and the UNITA (Who wanted Angola to be Capitalist)</p><p><br/></p><p>Cuba and the Soviet Union backed the MPLA, South America and the US backed UNITA.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 10:37:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 May 1972: Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty Signed</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654375189</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty limited the usage of anti-ballistic missiles, it was another attempt to slow down the arms race.</p><p><br/></p><p>The treaty held until 2002 when the US withdrew from it.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 10:43:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 January 1968: Start of Prague Spring</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654402697</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Reformist Alexander Dubček was elected as First Secretary of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia.</p><p><br/></p><p>He attempted to liberalize Czechoslovakia and make it more free.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 11:06:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 August 1968: End of Prague Spring</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654407627</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Soviet Union set the military in to supress the reforms and depose Dubček.</p><p><br/></p><p>The invasion succeeded and things in Czechoslovakia quickly returned to how they were before Dubček's reforms.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 11:11:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 February 1136: Treaty of Durham</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654520343</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty of Durham was signed by Stephen I of England and David I of Scotland.</p><p><br/></p><p>Stephen regained Wark, Alnwick, Norham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne and David was allowed to keep Carlisle, a great part of Cumberland and Lancashire, as well as Doncaster.</p><p><br/></p><p>David was also asked to swear an oath of allegiance but David had already sworn one with Stephen's niece and daughter of Henry I, Matilda, so David asked his son to make the oath and in return his son was made Earl of the Honour of Huntingdon and Northampton.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1169: Start of Anglo-Norman Invasion of Ireland</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654628477</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry II claimed that the Pope had given him permission to invade Ireland to reform the Irish Church.</p><p><br></p><p>Henry also sought to increase his influence over Ireland and establish a stronghold in Ireland.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 13:41:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1177: End of Anglo-Norman Invasion of Ireland</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654634083</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with an Anglo-Norman victory, though some Irish Kingdoms successfully resisted the English.</p><p><br/></p><p>The victory gave England ownership over most of Ireland beginning English rule in Ireland for the next 800 years.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 13:44:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 May 1643: Accession of Louis XIV</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654654861</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Louis became King at 4 years old following the death of his father, Louis XIII.</p><p><br/></p><p>He had to wait until he was 15 to be coronated, as a 4 year old can't rule, obviously.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>7 June 1654: Coronation of Louis XIV</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654662309</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Now, Louis had reached maturity, he could start his personal rule of France.</p><p><br/></p><p>Louis declared that he would rule without a chief minister, an action which shocked Louis' court.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1 September 1715: Death of Louis XIV</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654670129</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Louis died at the age of 76 of gangrene, 4 days before his 77th birthday.</p><p><br/></p><p>Louis' reign of 72 years and 110 days is the longest of any French Monarch, as well as the longest of any monarch in history.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>14 May 1643: Death of Louis XIII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654679466</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Louis died of Tuberculosis at the age of 41.</p><p><br/></p><p>He was buried at the Basilica of St Denis.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>16 October 1610: Coronation of Louis XIII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p> </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 14:11:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 May 1610: Assassination of Henry IV </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654730396</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry IV, King of France, was Assassinated by a Catholic Zealot because he believed that Henry had betrayed the Catholic religion and believed God had told him to kill the King.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 14:26:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 February 1594: Coronation of Henry IV </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654744009</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry was coronated as King of France at the age of 40.</p><p><br/></p><p>His coronation was delayed for 5 years due to resistance from the Catholic League due to Henry being a protestant and the Catholic League refused to accept a protestant monarch.</p><p><br/></p><p>They finally accepted Henry when he converted to Catholicism in 1593.</p><p><br/></p><p>Henry was the first King of the House of Bourbon.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>2 August 1589: Accession of Henry IV</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654749114</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry became King following his cousin's assassination due to Henry III not having any kids, but his coronation was delayed due to the Catholic League refusing to accept a protestant monarch.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>2 August 1589: Assassination of Henry III</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654762916</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>While preparing to attack Paris, a Dominican Friar called Jacques Clement, was granted access to the king. Clement said he had a secret message for the King, the King asked the guards to leave the room for privacy and while Clement was whispering in the King's ear. Clement stabbed Henry in the abdomen killing him instantly. Clement was then killed on the spot by the guards.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 14:43:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>13 February 1575: Coronation of Henry III</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654918658</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry was coronated as King of France and was expected to produce an heir the next day.</p><p><br/></p><p>Henry was the brother of Charles IX, he became King due to Charles not having any male kids. </p><p><br/></p><p>He was the last monarch of the House of Valois.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 16:10:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 May 1574: Death of Charles IX</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654936762</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Charles died at the age of 23 of tuberculosis.</p><p><br/></p><p>He had no legitimate male kids and his only daughter was too young to become Queen, so he was succeeded by his Brother.</p><p><br/></p><p>He was the Penultimate ruler of the House of Valois.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 16:21:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 May 1561: Coronation of Charles XI</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3654942904</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Charles was coronated as King of France following his brother's death.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 16:24:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title> 1497: Cornish Rebellion</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3656725826</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The rebellion started over Henry VII's heavy taxes to fund a war with Scotland, the Cornish rebelled viewing the taxes as unfair and saying the war had nothing to do with them.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>17 June 1497: Battle of Deptford Bridge</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3656735232</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The battle was fought between the Cornish rebels and the forces of King Henry VII.</p><p><br/></p><p>The rebel army marched from Cornwall to the South-East London town of Deptford.</p><p><br/></p><p>The rebels were poorly armed and not trained, this lead to 1,000 rebels being killed and the leaders being captured and subsequently executed, 2 were hung drawn and quartered and 1 was beheaded.</p><p><br/></p><p>This ended the rebellion and further increased Henry VII's authority in Cornwall.  </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-29 14:25:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>September 1497: Second Cornish Uprising</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3656741788</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Pretender to the throne, Perkin Warbeck who claimed to be Richard IV, landed in Cornwall with 120 men in 2 ships.</p><p><br></p><p>He sought to take control of Cornwall as a show of strength and hoped it might force Henry to abdicate in favour of him. (Spoiler Alert: He didn't)</p>]]></description>
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         <title>4 October 1497: &#39;Battle&#39; of Taunton</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3656748262</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry VII sent his troops to Cornwall to attack the rebels and Perkin Warbeck.</p><p><br></p><p>When Perkin heard Henry's troops were coming, he abandoned his troops and fled.</p><p><br></p><p>He was later captured at Bealieu Abbey and sentenced to death. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>23 November 1499: Execution of Perkin Warbeck</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3656754280</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Warbeck was sentenced to be hanged in Tyburn, he was drawn on a hurdle from the Tower of London to Tyburn, where he was forced to confess that he was not Richard IV and was a pretender to the throne, and then hanged.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-29 14:37:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 June 1509: Wedding of Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3656766015</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry and Catherine were married at Greenwich Palace.</p><p><br/></p><p>Catherine was 23 and Henry was 18.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-29 14:41:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 August 1513: Battle of the Spurs</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3656788129</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The French launched a surprise attack on the forces of Henry VIII. </p><p><br/></p><p>However, the English were prepared and quickly overwhelmed the French who fled in disarray spurring their horses in the escape (This is why it's called the Battle of the Spurs). </p><p><br/></p><p>Following his victory, Henry captured the French city of Tournai to further assert English rule in France.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-29 14:51:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 September 1513: Battle of Flodden</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3656807386</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Battle of Flodden was fought between the Kingdom of Scotland lead by King James IV and the Kingdom of England lead by the wife of Henry VIII, Catherine of Aragon (who was pregnant).</p><p><br></p><p>The English won and King James IV was killed by the English, the last monarch from Great Britain to be killed in battle.</p><p><br></p><p>The battle was the largest battle fought between England and Scotland.</p><p><br></p><p>Something interesting is the person who found the body of King James IV was the great-niece of Catherine Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-29 15:00:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1518: Treaty of London</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3656820135</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty was a non-aggression pact between England, France, the Holy Roman Empire, the Netherlands, the Papal States and Spain.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Treaty lasted until 1521 when England and Spain declared war on France.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>7-24 June 1520: Field of the Cloth of Gold</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3656829343</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Field of the Cloth of Gold was a peace summit between England and France and a display of wealth.</p><p><br/></p><p>During the summit, Henry VIII famously challenged Francis I to an wrestling match which Henry lost.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-29 15:14:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 October 1899: Start of Second Boer War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3657135215</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Boers sent an ultimatum to Britain demanding them to withdraw their troops from their borders, Britain rejected and the Boers declared war starting the Second Boer War.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-29 18:22:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>31 May 1902: End of Second Boer War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3657138903</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a British Victory and the Boer republics (South African Republic, Orange Free State) became part of the British Empire.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-29 18:25:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 July 1804: Burr-Hamilton Duel</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3657362072</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Duel was the culmination of a feud between Vice President, Aaron Burr and former Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton.</p><p><br/></p><p>Alexander Hamilton's endorsement of Thomas Jefferson was the main reason Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel.</p><p><br/></p><p>They met on the dawn of July 11 1804, Hamilton aimed his pistol at the sky to show Burr he didn't want to fire but Burr had already fired his gun and Hamilton was shot in the rib and died a few hours later.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-29 22:25:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 January 1835: Attempted Assassination of Andrew Jackson </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3657370151</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Richard Lawrence attempted to assassinate US President Andrew Jackson at a funeral of a South Carolina Representative.</p><p><br/></p><p>Lawrence waited for Jackson to pass by a pillar on the East Portico, he attempted to open fire but both shots misfired (The odds of that happening is 150,000 to 1) </p><p><br/></p><p>After the shots misfired, Jackson hit Lawrence with his cane.</p><p><br/></p><p>This was the first assassination attempt on a US President.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>28 May 1754: Start of French and Indian War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3658681282</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p> Britain and France both claimed the Ohio River Valley, France wanted it as it connected to their Canadian and Louisiana territories and Britain saw it as prime land to expand their colonies.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war started when George Washington attacked a French scouting party which caused France to declare war on Britain.</p><p><br/></p><p> </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 14:00:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 October 1763: End of French and Indian War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3658697061</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a British Victory, France gave all territories east of the Mississippi River to Britain and gave Louisiana to Spain. France was allowed to keep Saint Pierre and Miquelon. (I find it funny that Spain got something even though they didn't fight in this specific war)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 14:10:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 July 1798: Start of Quasi-War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3658715576</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started when the USS Delaware captured the French privateer La Croyable.</p><p><br/></p><p>This marked the beginning of the Quasi-War, though neither side formally declared war.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 14:21:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 September 1800: End of Quasi-War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3658719800</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with the Convention of 1800. The convention ended the 1778 treaties of Alliance and Commerce and re-established relations between America and France.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 14:24:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 December 1845: Annexation of Texas</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3658726247</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Texas was annexed by the United States as the 28th state. Texas is the only US state to be admitted by a treaty.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 14:29:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 October 1835: Start of Texas Revolution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3658741580</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Revolution was fought between Texas and the Mexican Republic.</p><p><br/></p><p>The revolution officially started with the Battle of Gonzales which ended with a Texan Victory.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 14:38:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 April 1836: End of Texas Revolution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3658768519</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a Texan Victory, Texas gained independence from Mexico and founded the Republic of Texas.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 14:54:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18 December 1865: Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Certified</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3658785378</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Thirteenth Amendment was certified and added to the Constitution of the United States, The Thirteenth Amendment banned slavery except as a punishment for crime. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 15:05:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 July 1868: Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution Adopted</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3658789888</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Fourteenth Amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalised in the United States, including formerly enslaved people.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 15:08:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title> 2 July 1881: Assassination of James A. Garfield</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3658802914</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>U.S. President James A. Garfield was assassinated by Charles J. Guiteau at Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station.</p><p><br/></p><p>Charles Guiteau assassinated James A. Garfield because he believed he was owed a government job and felt Garfield's death would unite the Republican Party.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 15:17:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>17 January 1893: Hawaiian Coup d&#39;état</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3658812262</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Hawaiian Kingdom was overthrown and the Queen of Hawaii, Queen Liliʻuokalani abdicated the throne.</p><p><br/></p><p>Hawaii was reorganized into a territory of the United States and later into an official state.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 15:23:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 February 1899: Start of Philippine-American War </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3658946542</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started when America annexed the Philippines following America's victory at the Spanish-American War.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 16:59:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 June 1913: End of Philippine-American War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3658951132</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with an American Victory, the Americans fully occupied the Philippines and dissolved the First Philippine Republic.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Philippines became an unincorporated territory of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 17:03:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 July 1946: Treaty of Manila</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3658955696</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty of Manila was drafted between the United States and the Philippines.</p><p><br/></p><p>The treaty relinquished control of the Philippines and recognised the Independence of the Republic of the Philippines.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 17:07:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 February 1904: Start of Russo-Japanese War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3658964791</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started when Japan launched a surprise attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur causing Russia to declare war on Japan.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 17:14:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 September 1905: End of Russo-Japanese War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3658969832</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a Japanese Victory, Russia ceded Port Arthur, Dalniy, Southern Sakhalin, and the most significant loss, The South Manchuria Railway.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 17:18:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 October 1956: Start of Suez Crisis</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3659073737</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Israel invaded Egypt to force them to lift their blockade on the Suez Canal and allow Israeli passage. </p><p><br/></p><p>Israel was supported by the UK and France and Egypt was supported by no-one.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 18:39:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 November 1956: End of Suez Crisis</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3659080073</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>After a week fighting, Egypt maintained control of the Suez Canal, however the Canal had to be closed until April 1957 due to the sunken ships blocking the canal.</p><p><br/></p><p>Israel chose to occupy the Sinai Peninsula and the Gaza Strip until March 1957 when the UN ordered the Israeli to evacuate.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 18:46:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 December 1946: Start of First Indochina War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3659145265</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The First Indochina War was fought between France and the Viet Minh, who were a Communist group who sought Vietnamese independence.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 19:43:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 August 1954: End of First Indochina War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3659148157</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a Viet Minh Victory, Vietnam gained independence and was partitioned into South Vietnam and North Vietnam.</p><p><br/></p><p>A few months later in November, the Vietnam War would begin.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 19:46:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 May 1960: U-2 Incident</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3659152077</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>A U-2 Spy plane was shot down over Russia while collecting aerial reconnaissance.</p><p>The pilot survived and was captured by the KGB.  </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 19:51:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 March 1971: Start of Bangladesh Liberation War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3659280527</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Bangladesh Liberation War started when West Pakistani Troops attacked Bengalis in East Pakistan (Modern Day Bangladesh) starting the Bangladesh Genocide and Bangladesh Liberation War.</p><p><br></p><p>Bangladesh declared independence the same day </p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>2025-10-30 23:15:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 December 1971: End of Bangladesh Liberation War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3659282228</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a Bangladesh Victory, Pakistan recognised Bangladesh' Independence and the Bangladesh Genocide stopped.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 23:18:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 August 1975: Helsinki Accords Signed</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3659293230</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Helsinki Accords were signed by 35 Countries which included almost every country in Europe (excluding Andorra and Albania),  the United States, Canada and the Soviet Union.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Helsinki Accords were signed to improve East-West relations during the Cold War as part of a period known as Detente.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Accords contained 3 Baskets: Basket 1 related to Security in Europe, Basket 2 related to Economic, Scientific and Environmental Collaboration and Basket 3 related to Human Rights and Freedom. </p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 23:32:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 November 1979: Start of Iran Hostage Crisis </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3659298430</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Members of the Iranian Student Group, The Muslim Student Followers of the Imam's Line, stormed and captured the US embassy in Tehran and took 66 Americans hostage. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 23:38:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 January 1981: End of Iran Hostage Crisis</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660120219</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Iran released all Hostages following the signing of the Algiers Accords, and all sanctions on Iran were lifted. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 09:50:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 January 1978: Start of Iranian Revolution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660123783</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Iranian Revolutionaries sought to overthrow the Pahlavi dynasty and abolish the monarchy. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 09:55:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 February 1979: End of Iranian Revolution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660129757</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The revolution ended with a victory for the Revolutionaries. The monarchy was abolished and the Islamic Republic of Iran was founded and in December 1979, Ruhollah Khomeini became the first Supreme Leader of Iran, he was the main leader of the Revolution.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 10:01:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 October 1983: Start of United States Invasion of Grenada</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660134130</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The United States invaded Grenada to topple the Marxist-Leninist Government of Grenada marking a significant departure from the policy of Détente.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 10:07:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 November 1983: End of United States Invasion of Grenada</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660139506</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The invasion ended with an American Victory, the Marxist-Leninist Government was toppled, the chairman of the Revolutionary Military Council was deposed and Cuba and Soviet Forces were expelled.</p><p><br/></p><p>The United States quickly installed Nicholas Brathwaite as Chairman of the Interim Advisory Council.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>8 December 1987: Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty Signed</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660145173</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The treaty was signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. </p><p><br/></p><p>The treaty banned ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and missile launchers with a range of 1,000 - 5,500 km.</p><p><br/></p><p>The treaty held until 2019 when the US withdrew and 2025 when Russia withdrew. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 10:19:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 December 1989: Start of United States Invasion of Panama</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660152214</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The United States invaded Panama as part of their War on Drugs due to Panama's leader being wanted by the US for racketeering and drug trafficking.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 10:28:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>31 January 1990: End of United States Invasion of Grenada</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660158576</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The invasion ended with an American Victory, Panama's leader was deposed and arrested by the US, the Panama Defence Forces were dissolved, the establishment of the Panamanian Public Forces and Guillermo Endara was sworn in as President of Panama.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 10:35:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 August 1990: Start of Gulf War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660164397</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started when Iraq invaded Kuwait and took it in 2 days. Iraq invaded Kuwait to cancel their debt to Kuwait following the Iran-Iraq War.</p><p><br/></p><p>Following their invasion of Kuwait, the UN condemned Iraq and later the US and UK deployed troops to Saud Arabia to prepare to liberate Kuwait from Iraq.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 10:42:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 February 1991: End of Gulf War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660166719</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Gulf War ended with a US-UK Victory, Kuwait regained all territory and resumed self-governance and a border wall was constructed on the Iraq-Kuwait border.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 10:44:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 April 1992: Start of Bosnian War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660271753</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started following Bosnia and Herzegovina's independence being internationally recognised.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war was part of the breakup of Yugoslavia. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 12:25:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 November 1995: End of Bosnian War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660275515</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a stalemate following the signing of the Dayton Agreement and Bosnia and Herzegovina became an official sovereign state.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 12:29:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 February 1998: Start of Kosovo War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660283536</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Kosovo War was fought between Yugoslavia and Kosovo Liberation Army, the Kosovo Liberation Army sought Kosovan Independence.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 12:36:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 June 1999: End of Kosovo War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660287829</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with the Kumanovo Agreement which stated all Yugoslav forces would pull out of Kosovo, Albanian Refugees were returned to Kosovo, Establishment of the Kosovo Forces and Kosovo was granted a de facto and partial de jure political and economic independence from Yugoslavia.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 12:40:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 August 1745: Start of Fourth Jacobite Rising</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660494698</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Charles Edward Stuart aimed to regain the British Throne for his father, James Francis Edward Stuart, (The only child of James II and VII) and restore the Stuart Royal Family.</p><p><br></p><p>The first battle of the rising, the Battle of Prestonpans ended with a Jacobite Victory as they successfully captured Edinburgh.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 15:27:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 April 1746: End of Fourth Jacobite Rising</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660497230</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Jacobite Rising ended with a British Victory, Charles escaped to France and this marked the last attempt to restore the Stuarts to the throne.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 15:30:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 1689: First Jacobite Rising Starts</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660540722</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This was the first attempt to restore the House of Stuart and restore James II and VII as King.</p><p><br/></p><p>The First Jacobite Rising took place mostly in the Scottish Highlands.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 16:09:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>February 1692: First Jacobite Rising Ends</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660543654</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Frist Jacobite Rising ended with a Victory for the Scottish Government following the Massacre of Glencoe in which 30 rebels were killed for their refusal to pledge allegiance to William III and Mary II.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 16:12:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>February 1639: Start of First Bishops&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660698020</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The First Bishops' War started over Charles I's attempt to reform the Church of Scotland which caused the Covenanters to from their own government and raise an army and Charles raised his army to prepare to invade Scotland to support Scottish Royalists.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 19:05:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>June 1639: End of First Bishops&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660699301</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was ended by the Treaty of Berwick which returned everything to how it was before the war started.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 19:06:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>July 1640: Start of Second Bishops&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660703059</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Charles I prepared for war after the Scottish Parliament rejected royal authority over the Church of Scotland, in response the Scottish raised their army and met the English at Newcastle for the Battle of Newburn which ended with a Scottish Victory.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 19:11:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>October 1640: End of Second Bishops&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660709940</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended by the Treaty of Ripon which stated Charles must pay £850 per day to maintain the Scottish Army in England, Charles must summon the English Parliament for the first time in 11 years, and the Scottish would occupy Northumberland and Country Durham until full terms were agreed.</p><p><br/></p><p>The reconvened Parliament became known as the Long Parliament due to it being the longest-lasting Parliament in English History sitting from 1640 to 1660.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 19:22:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1715: Second Jacobite Rising Starts</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660715333</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This was the second attempt to restore the House of Stuart to the throne. </p><p><br></p><p>The rising was led by the son of James II and VII (James had died in 1701).</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 19:30:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 November 1715: Second Jacobite Rising Ends</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660717479</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The rising ended with the Jacobite's surrender at the Battle of Preston.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Battle of Preston was arguably the last battle fought on English soil.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 19:33:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 1719: Third Jacobite Rising Starts.</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660720798</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>A small force of Spanish Marines and Jacobite exiles landed in Stornoway, despite learning that the Spanish Invasion of England  had been cancelled due to the fleet being damaged by storms, they marched on Inverness as planned</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 19:38:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 June 1719: Third Jacobite Rising Ends</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3660722462</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The rising ended with the Battle of Glen Shiel which saw the Jacobite Army defeated by the British Government in the Socttish Highlands.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-31 19:41:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18 December 2005: Start of Chadian Civil War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661353525</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Chadian Civil War started over President Idriss Deby's decision to amend the constitution to run for a third term in office, he was also immensely unpopular.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-01 15:48:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 July 1800: Acts of Union 1800</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661375413</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act united the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-01 16:18:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 March 1807: Slave Trade Act 1807</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661378129</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Slave Trade Act prohibited the Atlantic Slave Trade in the British Empire, however it didn't free all slaves enslaved at the time</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-01 16:21:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 August 1833: Slavery Abolition Act 1833 </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661380944</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act abolished slavery across British Colonies by way of Compensated emancipation in which the Government paid slave owners to free their slaves. </p><p><br/></p><p>However, a downside, is the 'former slave' could still be forced to work for his former master to pay his debt.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-01 16:25:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22-23 February 1820: Cato Street Conspiracy</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661385811</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This was a plot to murder all the British Cabinet Ministers and Prime Minister, Lord Liverpool.</p><p><br/></p><p>Unfortunately, for them, the police were informed of the plot and the conspirators were lured into a police trap, where they were arrested on the spot, 13 were arrested, five were killed and 5 were transported to Australia. (Which was a penal colony, at the time)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-01 16:32:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 November 1834: Dismissal of PM William Lamb</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661388852</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, was dismissed by William IV, ending his premiership.</p><p><br/></p><p>This was the last time a British Monarch had removed a PM.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-01 16:37:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 September 1829: Metropolitan Police Founded</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661389532</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-01 16:38:25 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661389532</guid>
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         <title>4 September 1839: Start of First Opium War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661392471</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The First Opium War, as the name suggests, started over Chinese enforcement of their ban on the British trading Opium with Chinese Merchants.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-01 16:42:13 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661392471</guid>
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         <title>29 August 1842: End of First Opium War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661393801</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a British Victory and Hong Kong was ceded to Britain.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-01 16:44:18 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661393801</guid>
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         <title>1585: Roanoke Colony Established </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661562327</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Roanoke Colony was the first British settlement in North America, the aim was to set up a permanent English settlement in North America. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-01 22:55:41 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661562327</guid>
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         <title>1586: Roanoke Colony Evacuated </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661872717</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Poor relations with the Native Americans and a lack of supplies led them to evacuate their first attempt at establishing a permanent British territory in North America</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 12:12:25 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661872717</guid>
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         <title>1587: Roanoke Colony Re-established</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661876021</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Following the failure of their first attempt, they decided to try again in the same place.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 12:16:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1590: Roanoke Colony Found Abandoned</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661879281</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>John White, who founded the second Roanoke Colony, returned after being delayed by the Anglo-Spanish War. (He planned to return in 1588 to deliver supplies).</p><p><br/></p><p>He found the Colony abandoned, it's rumoured that the habitants of the Colony were massacred by the Native Americans.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>14 May 1607: Jamestown Established</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661882460</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Jamestown was the first successful permanent British settlement in North America.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>July 1675: Start of Bacon&#39;s Rebellion</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661886416</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Nathanial Bacon rebelled against Colonial Governor of Virginia, William Berkely, following Berkely's refusal to drive Native Americans out of Virginia.  </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 12:31:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 September 1675: Burning of Jamestown</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661888692</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Nathanial Bacon and his rebels decided to burn Jamestown after hearing that troops in the northern counties were marching south to attack them.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 12:35:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1677: End of Bacon&#39;s Rebellion</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661898827</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The rebellion failed and the rebel leaders were executed and Berkeley was recalled to England on the orders of Charles II and died soon after.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 12:49:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 May 1677: Treaty Between Virginia and the Indians</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661902203</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty, as the name suggests, was signed by Native American tribes in Virginia and the British Crown.</p><p><br/></p><p>The treaty stated the tribes could keep control of their homelands, hunting and fishing rights, the right to keep and bear arms, and other rights as long as they maintained loyalty to the Crown. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 12:54:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 September 1901: Assassination of William McKinley</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661908249</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>US President, William McKinley, was shot at the Temple of Music in Buffalo, New York.</p><p><br/></p><p>He was shaking hands with people when anarchist, Leon Czolgosz, shot him twice in the abdomen.</p><p><br/></p><p>Kinley died on 14 September as a result of gangrene caused by the gunshot wounds.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 13:02:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1585: Start of Anglo-Spanish War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661916632</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started with Robert Dudley's military expedition to the Spanish Netherlands in support of Dutch revolt to Spanish Rule.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 13:12:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 August 1604: End of Anglo-Spanish War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661918364</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with the Treaty of London which stated everything would return to how it was before the war started.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 13:15:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1566: Start of Eighty Years&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661924054</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The cause of the war is widely disputed but the main reasons are the the Protestant Reformation, centralisation, excessive taxation and the rights and privileges of the Dutch nobility.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Netherlands also sought independence from Spain.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 13:22:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 April 1609: Start of Twelve Years&#39; Truce</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661928935</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Twelve Years' Truce was a ceasefire between Spain and the Dutch Republic.</p><p><br/></p><p>France began treating the Dutch Republic as a sovereign state, whereas Spain saw it as a temporary measure while they replenish their troops.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 13:29:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 April 1621: End of Twelve Years&#39; Truce</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3661931588</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Petrus Peckius The Younger tried but failed to renew the truce, so the Eighty Years' War resumed.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 13:32:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 July 1581: Act of Abjuration</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662041469</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Act of Abjuration declared the Netherlands independence from the Spanish Netherlands and the formation of the Dutch Republic.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 15:39:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>12 April 1588: Instruction of 12 April 1588</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662059521</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The instruction transferred the duties of the executive branch of government from the landvoogd to the Council of State.</p><p><br/></p><p>This evet is usually regarded as the formal establishment of the Dutch Republic.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 15:58:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 January 1648: End of Eight Years&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662063688</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Eight Years' War ended with The Peace of Munster which was a treaty between Philip IV of Spain and the Lords States General of the Dutch Republic.</p><p><br/></p><p>The treaty stated that Spain would formally recognise the Dutch Republic.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 16:03:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 November 1576: Pacification of Ghent</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662068719</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This was an alliance between the provinces of the Spanish Netherlands to remove Spanish mercenaries and seek a formal peace with the rebellious provinces of Holland and Zeeland.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 16:08:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1598: Start of Dutch-Portuguese War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662075060</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started due to the Iberian Union and Dutch Republic's goal to break Portugal's monopoly on global trade, specifically in spices. (Which led to the war being nicknamed the 'Spice War')</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 16:14:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 August 1661: Treaty of The Hague</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662143775</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty ended hostilities between Portugal and the Dutch Republic. Portugal agreed to pay 8 million guilders in compensation and ceded Ceylon and the Maluku Islands to the Dutch, and the Dutch recognized Portuguese sovereignty over Brazil.</p><p><br/></p><p>However, the Dutch East India Company continued to capture Portuguese settlements in Asia. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 17:36:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1663: End of Dutch-Portuguese War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662150264</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with the Dutch conquest of Cochin, the last Portuguese stronghold on the Indian subcontinent.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 17:44:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1580: Start of War of Portuguese Succession</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662158797</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started following the extinction of the Portuguese royal line at the Battle of Alcaer Quibir (1578). </p><p><br/></p><p>The war was fought between Antonio, Piror of Crato and his first cousin, Philip II of Spain to see who will become King of Portugal.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 17:54:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1583: End of War of Portuguese Succession</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662162888</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was won by Philip II of Spain, who was crowned as Philip I of Portugal, and this marked the start of the Iberian Union between Spain and Portugal.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 17:59:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 April 1383: Start of Portuguese interregnum</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662166544</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started following the death of King Ferdinand I of Portugal due to him not having a male heir.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 18:04:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 October 1385: End of Portuguese interregnum</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662172180</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with the coronation of John of Avis as John I of Portugal, and the independence of Portugal from Castile was consolidated.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 18:11:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 May 1386: Treaty of Windsor</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662178413</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The treaty was signed between England and Portugal to strengthen the Anglo-Portuguese Treaty (1373), this treaty was sealed by the marriage of John I of Portugal to Phillipa of Lancaster (the daughter of John of Gaunt).</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 18:19:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18 May 1828: Start of Portuguese Civil War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662184905</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The civil war was fought over two forms of monarchy, Former King of Portugal, Pedro IV, who wanted a constitutional monarchy and current King of Portugal (as of 1828), Miguel I, who wanted an absolute monarchy.</p><p><br/></p><p>Pedro was supported by the UK, France and Belgium. Miguel was supported by Russia and the Catholic Church.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 18:26:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 May 1834: End of Portuguese Civil War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662188558</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a victory by Pedro IV.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Concession of Evoramonte stated Miguel would surrender his claim to the throne and abdicate in favour of Pedro IV as King. </p><p><br/></p><p>Miguel was also exiled and banished from Portugal.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 18:31:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 December 1640: Start of Portuguese Restoration War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662195674</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was fought between Spain and Portugal. </p><p><br/></p><p>The war started when a coup in Lisbon overthrew Spanish rule and acclaimed John of Braganza as John IV of Portugal, ending the Iberian Union.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 18:41:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>13 February 1668: End of Portuguese Restoration War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662198794</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with the Treaty of Lisbon in which Spain recognised Portugal's ruling dynasty, the House of Braganza.</p><p><br/></p><p>The treaty also stated that the Habsburgs would relinquish all claims to the Portuguese Throne.</p><p><br/></p><p>Portugal also ceded Ceuta and Hermisende to Spain. (Spain still owns these territories)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 18:45:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 May 1618: Start of Thirty Years&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662229180</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started with the Defenstrations of Prague, this was the third and final incident.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Defenstrations of Prague, were basically when people in Bohemia were thrown out of a window.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 19:27:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 October 1648: End of Thirty Years&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662233655</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with the Peace of Westphalia, France annexed the Decapole and Sundgau, Sweden gained Wismar, Wolin, Western Pomerania and Bremen-Verden and lastly Brandenburg-Prussia obtained Eastern Pomerania.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 19:34:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1078: White Tower Built</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662239574</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The White Tower is the main fortress of the Tower of London. </p><p><br/></p><p>William built it as a symbol of his power over London and England.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Tower was originally just a palace until 1100 when it became a prison.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-02 19:43:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1094: Battle Abbey Built </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3662355096</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Battle Abbey had started construction back in 1070, but William, Duke of Normandy died before it could be finished.</p><p><br/></p><p>William ordered Battle Abbey's construction at the same place he had won the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and supposedly the high alter was built on the supposed spot Harold Goodwinson was killed. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>1067: Kentish Revolt</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3663358355</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The revolt was led by Eustace II, Count of Boulogne, who was William's most powerful magnate and fought in the Battle of Hastings on the Norman side. </p><p><br/></p><p>He started the revolt because he felt unsatisfied with what lands William gave him in England.</p><p><br/></p><p>They got as far as Dover Castle, which they tried to seize, but the attempt was unsuccessful and Eustace was forced to give up his lands to William.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>30 March 1534: First Succession Act</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3663377941</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act made Henry VIII's second daughter, Elizabeth, the heir to the throne and declared his first daughter, Mary, as a bastard and therefore illegitimate.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 11:37:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18 July 1536: Second Succession Act</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3663382657</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act repealed the First Succession Act and declared both Mary and Elizabeth illegitimate and removed from the line of succession.</p><p><br></p><p>The act also declared that any children Henry has with Jane will be the heir presumptive.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 11:40:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 March 1544: Third Succession Act</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3663385309</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act repealed the Second Succession Act and returned Elizabeth and Mary to the line of succession behind their half-brother Edward.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 11:42:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18 June 1542: Crown of Ireland Act</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3663389591</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act declared Henry VIII as King of Ireland, the first British Monarch to hold that title.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 11:46:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 February 1525: Battle of Pavia</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3663402200</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Holy Roman Emperor Charles V defeated and captured Francis I of France. </p><p><br/></p><p>Charles had made an agreement with Henry VIII to let him have the French throne if they won, however Charles refused to honour the agreement. </p><p><br/></p><p>He also called off the arranged marriage between Henry's daughter, Mary and Charles.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 11:55:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 August 1525: Treaty of the More</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3663406916</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>In response to Charles V decision not to honour the agreement he made with Henry VIII regarding the French Throne. </p><p><br/></p><p>Henry pulled out of the Italian War (which the Battle of Pavia was part of) and declared the alliance null and void.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>18 December 1534: First Act of Supremacy</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3663410460</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act declared Henry VIII as Supreme Head of the Church of England and granted him royal supremacy</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 12:02:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18 December 1534: Treasons Act</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3663412630</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act declared that to disavow the First Act of Supremacy was punishable by death.</p><p><br></p><p>This act later lead to the execution of Thomas More.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 12:03:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 April 1533: Ecclesiastical Appeals Act</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3663419143</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act declared that appeals to the Pope or the Holy See were forbidden and the King is the final legal authority in England, Wales and other English possessions.</p><p><br></p><p>Historians look at this moment as the official start of the Reformation.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 12:08:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 July 1533: Excommunication of Henry VIII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3663422709</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to Henry's decision to break away from the Catholic Church, Pope Clement VII excommunicated Henry and by extent England, as a whole.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 12:11:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 April 1536: Suppression of Religious Houses Act</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3663775609</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act marked the beginning of the dissolution of the monasteries by targeting religious houses with an income under £200, and portraying small monasteries as corrupt and degenerate.</p><p><br></p><p>As a result, all monasteries became part of the Crown, transferring all their wealth and land with it to the Crown.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 15:37:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 June 1539: Second Act of Dissolution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3663783376</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This act did mostly the same thing as the act passed in 1536, but focused on large monasteries instead of small monasteries.</p><p><br></p><p>The act further increased the damage of the Dissolutions of the Monasteries as many materials that made up the buildings were sold, turning most of the monasteries into ruins.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 15:41:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 March 1534: Submission of the Clergy Act </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3663801884</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act declared that church leaders would surrender their legislative independence, church assemblies could no longer meet without the King's permission, No new laws could be passed without royal assent.</p><p><br></p><p>The royal assent section is still in effect.</p><p><br></p><p>The act further transferred the Church's power to the Crown. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 15:51:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>December 1543: Eight Years&#39; War Starts</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3663817191</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>England attacked Scotland to break the Auld Alliance, which was a Scottish-Franco alliance against England made in 1295, and also because they feared France might use Scotland as a base to launch an invasion of England.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 15:58:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 July 1543: Treaty of Greenwich</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3663835161</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The treaty was signed between England and Scotland. </p><p><br/></p><p>The treaty stated that there would be peace between the two kingdoms 'during the life of either Henry VIII or Mary, Queen of Scots and for one year after'.</p><p><br/></p><p>The treaty also stated that Henry's son, Edward, would marry Mary, Queen of Scots and Henry's daughter, Elizabeth, would marry James Hamilton.</p><p><br/></p><p>However, Scotland's Parliament rejected the Treaty on 11 December 1543 which led to the Eight Years' War.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 16:07:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 June 1551: End of Eight Years&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3663847189</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a Scottish-Franco victory with the Treaty of Norham.</p><p><br/></p><p>The treaty stated the English would abandon their holdings in Scotland, the order between England and Scotland would be returned to it's original lines and all captives and hostages would be returned.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 16:14:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>June 1159: Start of First Hundred Years&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3664063502</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started over fiefs the Angevin Empire held in France, which at their strongest controlled half the territory of the French realm.  </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 18:27:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 December 1259: End of First Hundred Years&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3664070838</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a French Victory.</p><p><br/></p><p>France gained Normandy, Maine, Anjou, Touraine, Poitou, Thouars, Saintonge, Angoumois, Auvergne, Berry as a result of their victory, massively limiting England's territory in France, the only significant territory in France they held on to was Calais. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 18:32:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1213: Start of Anglo-French War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3664153998</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was started to regain the parts of the Angevin Empire that King John had lost and to curb Philip II of France' power.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 19:30:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1214: End of Anglo-French War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3664162523</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended in a French Victory.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Angevin Empire collapsed due to England forfeiting Anjou, Poitou and the Duchy of Brittany and England was forced to pay £60,000 in reparations to the French Crown.</p><p><br/></p><p>The end of the war also ended the German throne dispute which was a dispute between the House of Hohenstaufen and House of Welf over who would be the King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor, Frederick II of the House of Hohenstaufen prevailed and became Holy Roman Emperor.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 19:36:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1202: Start of Invasion of Normandy</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3664176965</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Philip II of France invaded Normandy to dismantle the Angevin Empire and reclaim French lands that had been under English control and also because John refused to appear to court when Philip summoned him which Philip used to declare John in breach of his feudal duties as Duke of Normandy.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 19:47:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1204: End of Invasion of Normandy</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3664178652</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The invasion ended with a French Victory and Normandy was annexed by France, greatly limiting the land owned by the Angevin Empire.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-03 19:48:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2000 BC: Bronze Age Begins</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3665662179</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Bronze Age was a period where materials developed by the use of Bronze became more popular.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 12:57:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4000 - 2000 BC: End of the Stone Age</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3665860693</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The rise of metal, ended the Stone Age.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 14:25:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1200 BC: End of the Bronze Age</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3665869821</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The rise of Iron ended the Bronze Age. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 14:28:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1200 BC: Start of the Iron Age</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3665873459</link>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 14:30:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>550 BC: End of the Iron Age </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3665877904</link>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 14:32:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>55 - 54 BC: Julius Caesar Invades Britain </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3665895513</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Invasion failed and the Romans gained little to no territory in Britain.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 14:38:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>451 AD: Battle of the Catalaunian Plains</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666117760</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Western Roman Empire led by Roman General, Flavius Aetius and the Visigothic king, Theodoric I fought against the Hunnic Empire led by Attila the Hun.</p><p><br/></p><p>The battle was one of the last major military operations by the Western Roman Empire</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 16:29:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>454 AD: Battle of Nedao</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666197125</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The battle was won by a collection of Germanic tribes which used to be under the control of the Hunnic Empire.</p><p><br></p><p>The Hunnic Empire lost and the Empire dissolved.</p><p><br></p><p>Ellac, the eldest son of Atilla The Hun and King of the Huns, was killed at this battle</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1028: Birth of William The Conqueror</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666207948</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William was born in Falaise which was part of the Duchy of Normandy.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Robert I, Duke of Normandy and Herleva.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 17:16:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1057: Birth of William II </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666212790</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William II was born in the Duchy of Normandy.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were William The Conqueror, who was Duke of Normandy, and Matilda of Flanders.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1068: Birth of Henry I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666218784</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry was born in Selby, Yorkshire.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were William The Conqueror, Duke of Normandy and King of England, and Matilda of Flanders.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 17:24:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1096: Birth of Stephen of Blois</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666228260</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Stephen was born in Blois, Kingdom of France.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Stephen, Count of Blois and Adela of Normandy. (Adela was the Daughter of William the Conqueror)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 17:29:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 December 1133: Birth of Henry II</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666339068</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry was born in Le Mans, Kingdom of France.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou and Empress Matilda.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 18:40:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>434 AD: Atilla becomes King of the Hunnic Empire</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666347636</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Atilla became King following the death of his elder brother, Belda.</p><p><br></p><p>During his reign, he became known as Atilla the Hun</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 18:46:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>453 AD: Death of Atilla</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666350262</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Atilla was at a feast to celebrate his wedding and choked to death due to drinking too much alcohol.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 18:48:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1209: Battle of Irtysh River</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666365683</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The battle was fought between the Mongol Empire and remnants of the Merkit and Naimans. (Which were both Mongolian Tribes who opposed Genghis Khan's rule)</p><p><br/></p><p>The battle ended with a Mongol Victory and defeated the two rival tribes.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 18:59:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1204: Battle of Chakirmaut</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666463934</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The battle was the last battle of Genghis Khan's unification of the Mongol tribes.</p><p><br/></p><p>He defeated a coalition of these Mongol tribes.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 20:13:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1187: Battle of Dalan Baljut</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666473876</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The battle was fought between Genghis Khan and his blood brother Jamukha.</p><p><br/></p><p>The battle was the result of a political debate between the two, Jamukha wanted to keep the Mongolian aristocracy and Genghis wanted to replace it with a meritocracy.</p><p><br/></p><p>Jamukha won the battle and boiled 70 male captives alive which horrified and alienated potential followers.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 20:22:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1203: Battle of Khalakhaljid Sands</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666481522</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The battle was fought between Genghis Khan and Toghrul of Kereit tribe.</p><p><br/></p><p>The battle was won by the Kereit, during the battle Genghis Khan's son, Ogedei, was severely wounded but survived his injuries.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 20:29:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1203: Baljuna Covenant </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666483574</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The covenant was an oath of brotherhood between Genghis Khan and his followers, which stated they would either win together or die together. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 20:31:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1203: Death of Toghrul</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666491520</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Genghis Khan ambushed Toghrul and his tribe.</p><p><br/></p><p>The tride surrendered to Genghis and his 8,000 horseman and Toghrul fled to Tayang Khan. (No relation to Genghis Khan, Khan is a title like King or Prince)</p><p><br/></p><p>Upon reaching Tayang's palace, he was killed by one of Tayang's guards, who didn't recognise him.</p><p><br/></p><p>When, Tayang noticed Toghrul's head, he panicked and crushed the head by stepping on it.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 20:38:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1206: Accession of Genghis Khan</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666494598</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Genghis became the first Khan of the Mongol Empire.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 20:41:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1180: Death of Behter</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666496666</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Behter was the older half-brother of Ghengis Khan.</p><p><br/></p><p>Ghengis killed him to secure his family's position as his family was near-poverty.</p><p><br/></p><p>He was later scolded by his mother.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 20:43:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 June 793 CE: Sacking of Lindisfarne </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666556436</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Vikings raided the monastery in Lindisfarne.</p><p><br></p><p>They did the attack on a Sunday as most of the town were at church making their raid nice and easy due to the lack of men.</p><p><br></p><p>This event marked the beginning of the Viking Age.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 21:43:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>865 - 878: : Great Heathen Army </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666561071</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Great Heathen Army was a coalition of Scandinavian Forces aimed to conquer the four kingdoms of East Anglia, Northumbria, Mercia and Wessex.</p><p><br/></p><p>The invasion ended with the Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum which set the boundaries between Alfred's and Guthrum's territories. It also led to the creation of Danegeld which was a policy of paying the Vikings to avoid them raiding or invading.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 21:49:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>32 - 30 BC: War of Actium </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666577011</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war of Actium was the last civil war of the Roman Republic.</p><p><br/></p><p>It was fought between Mark Antony of the Roman Republic fighting for Egypt (supported by Queen Cleopatra and Egypt), and Octavian fighting for the Roman Republic.</p><p><br/></p><p>He persuaded the Roman Senate to declare war on Cleopatra, mostly because his rival Mark Antony was the lover and ally of Cleopatra.</p><p><br/></p><p>Octavian won the war and Rome annexed Egypt.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 22:10:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>12 BC: Roman Campaigns in Germania Begin </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666593817</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Roman Empire sought to invade Germania to further expand the Roman Empire. </p><p><br/></p><p>However, they were met with fierce resistance from the Germanic Tribes who, obviously, didn't want to be part of the Roman Empire. </p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 22:31:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>12 BC: Start of Germanic Campaigns of Drusus</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666599233</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Romans started carrying out military operations on Germanic Tribes east of the Rhine River, the campaigns were led by Augustus's Stepson, Nero Claudius Drusus.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 22:38:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 BC: End of Germanic Campaigns of Drusus </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666602754</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The campaign ended with a Roman victory as they had successfully subdued Germanic Tribes between the Rhine and the Elbe. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 22:42:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 BC: Clades Lolliana</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666610438</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This was a battle between the Roman Consul, Marcus Lollius and Germanic Tribes who had crossed the Rhine.</p><p><br/></p><p>Marcus Lollius was defeated and the Germanic Tribes captured the eagle of the Fifth Legion. (Not the Eagle. You may take their lives, but the Eagle. That's too far, my friend)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 22:52:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8-9 September 9 AD: Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666617141</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The battle was a major victory for the Germanic Tribes as it revealed the tribes could deceive the Romans and anticipate their military responses before they do it. </p><p><br/></p><p>This was due to Arminius, who lead the battle on the Germanic side, having received Roman military training. </p><p><br/></p><p>The Roman loss at the battle lead to Augustus deciding to let the Germanic Tribes have Germania and focus the Roman efforts elsewhere.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 23:01:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 AD: Battle of Idistaviso</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666626392</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This was the last battle between the Roman Empire and Germanic Tribes as part of the Roman Campaigns in Germania.</p><p><br/></p><p>The battle ended in a Roman Victory and both Germanic Leaders were wounded in action. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 23:12:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 AD: Battle of the Angrivarian Wall</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3666630638</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>In retaliation to their loss at the Battle of Idistaviso and their anger at the trophy the Romans had erected, they made one last stand near the Angrivarian Wall.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Romans won the battle and the Romans stopped trying to invade Germania.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 23:17:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>338 BC: Dissolution of the Italian League</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3667658069</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Latin League was a confederation of 30 tribes around the ancient city of Rome, for mutual defense. (The Romans would protect the tribes, and the tribes would protect the Romans)</p><p><br/></p><p>The Italian League dissolved due to Rome's victory against them in the Latin War.</p><p><br/></p><p>Rome quickly made the former Italian League territories into Roman territories.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 09:53:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>340-338 BC: Latin War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3667670112</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Latin War was fought between the Roman Republic and it's Latin neighbours,</p><p><br></p><p>The war started because the Latins feared Rome's growing power and feared they might try to invade them. (So, you declared war on them? Not sure how that's any better)</p><p><br></p><p>The war ended with a Roman Victory and the the Latin tribes that used to be part of the Latin League became part of the Roman Republic.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 10:02:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>91 - 87 BC: Social War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3667678321</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Social War was fought between the Roman Republic and it's autonomous allies.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war started with the rebellion of Asculum, which was against Roman Rule.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war ended with a Roman Victory.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 10:09:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>87 BC: Bellum Octavianum</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3667686915</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Bellum Octavianum was a civil war in the Roman Republic between the two consuls of 87 BC, Gnaeus Octavius and Lucius Cornelius Cinna.</p><p><br/></p><p>The civil war broke out because Octavius opposed Cinna's attempts to distribute the Italian citizens Rome had conquered during the Social War and organise them into voting tribes and recall Gaius Marius from exile. </p><p><br/></p><p>Cinna won the civil war and became the sole consul for the rest of his tenure.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 10:15:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>88 BC: March on Rome</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3667694030</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Roman Consul, Lucius Cornelius Sulla, led a coup d'état against the Roman Republic.</p><p><br/></p><p>The March ended with Sulla taking control of the city and forcing Gaius Marcius to flee.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 10:21:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>February 44 BC: Julius Caesar named Dictator for life</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3667712668</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Caesar had already been named Dictator in 49 BC, but chose to name himself Dictator for life.</p><p><br/></p><p>A month later he was assassinated, so that didn't work out the way he planned.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 10:37:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>753 BC: Founding of Rome</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3667722101</link>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 10:45:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>387 BC: Battle of the Allia</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3667728896</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Battle of Allia was fought between the Roman Republic and the Senones, a Gallic Tribe.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Battle was fought at the point where the Tiber river and the Allia river intertwines, 11 miles north of Rome.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Romans lost the battle and the Senones sacked Rome.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 10:50:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>390 BC: Sack of Rome</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3667733942</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Rome was plundered and burned by the Senones.</p><p><br></p><p>The Romans had to pay a heavy ransom in gold to get them to leave</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 10:55:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>135 - 132 BC: First Servile War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3667744803</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The First Servile War was fought on the island of Sicily.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war was a slave rebellion against the Roman Republic, the slaves sought freedom.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war ended with a Roman Victory and the rebels were severely punished with even harder work.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 11:04:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>104 - 100 BC: Second Servile War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3667746971</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Second Servile War was the second Slave rebellion fought on the island of Sicily.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war ended with another Roman Victory.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 11:06:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>73 - 71 BC: Third Servile War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3667750462</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Third Servile War was the last slave rebellion, however this one stretched into Italy, posing a threat to Rome.</p><p><br/></p><p>Part of the reason for the slaves having a good change this time around, is because they were slave gladiators.</p><p><br/></p><p>However, the war ended with a Roman Victory.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 11:09:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 January 49 BC - 17 March 45 BC:  Caesar&#39;s civil war</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3667764337</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Julius Caesar lead a civil war against the Roman Republic led by Pompey.</p><p>The main cause was to return Caesar to the Roman Government following the expiration of his governorship in Gaul.</p><p><br/></p><p>The civil war started with the Crossing of the Rubicon, the start of Caesar's march on Rome.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war ended with a Caesarean Victory and Julius Caesar was named Dictator of Rome.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 11:20:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>43 - 42 BC: Liberators&#39; civil war</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3667774654</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The civil war was waged by Mark Antony against Julius Caesars' assassins in an attempt to avenge his death.</p><p><br/></p><p>Mark Antony won the civil war, and all of the leaders/assassins of Julius Caesar committed suicide, the most notable being Brutus.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 11:28:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 April - 23 May 1453: Fall of Constantinople</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3667787661</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Constantinople was captured by the Ottoman Empire and the Byzantine Empire collapsed.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 11:37:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 November 1556: Second Battle of Panipat</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3668042993</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Battle was fought between the Mughal Empire led by Mughal Emperor Akbar and the Sur Empire led by the Maharaja of Delhi, Hemu.</p><p><br/></p><p>The battle ended with a Mughal Victory and the wounded Hemu was carried to the Mughal camp and beheaded by Akbar.</p><p><br/></p><p>Due to their victory, Delhi and Agra were captured by the Mughal Empire.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 14:24:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 April 1526: First Battle of Panipat</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3668084604</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The battle was fought between Babur of the Mughals and Ibrahim Khan Lodi of the Delhi Sultanate.</p><p><br/></p><p>The battle ended with a Mughal Victory, and Ibrahim was killed.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Mughals annexed the Delhi Sultanate.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 14:46:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 October 1556: Battle of Tughlaqabad</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3668264723</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The battle was fought between the Mughal Empire led by Tardi Beg Khan and Hemu of the Sur Empire.</p><p><br/></p><p>The battle was won by Hemu and Delhi and Agra were captured by Hemu.</p><p><br/></p><p>Following Tardi Beg's failure at this battle, he was executed by Bairam Khan who was Akbar's regent. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 16:19:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 January 1555: Second Statute of Repeal</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3668318843</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act repealed religious legislation under Edward VI and Henry VIII from 1529.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 16:50:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 July 1554: Wedding of Mary I and Philip II</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3668323240</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Mary I married Philip II of Spain at Winchester Cathedral.</p><p><br/></p><p>Due to Philip's marriage to Mary, he was made co-monarch of England and Mary was made Queen consort of Spain.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 16:53:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1526: Start of War of the League of Cognac</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3668446560</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was fought between the Habsburg dominions of Charles V, most notably the Holy Roman Empire and Spain, and the League of Cognac, which included the Kingdom of France and the League was supported by England.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 18:12:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1530: End of War of the League of Cognac</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3668456023</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with the end of the Florence Republic which was re-organized into a hereditary monarchy by the Pope.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 18:18:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1521: Start of the Four Years&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3668499536</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started due to Charles V being elected Holy Roman Emperor and the Pope's decision to ally with Charles against Martin Luther.</p><p><br></p><p>The war was fought between France and the Holy Roman Empire, as well as England and Spain.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 18:47:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1526: End of the Four Years&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3668505113</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with the Treaty of Madrid which stated France would abandon it's claims on the Duchy of Milan and cede the Duchy of Burgundy to the House of the Habsburg.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 18:51:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1538: Exeter Conspiracy</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3668525465</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This was a supposed attempt to overthrow Henry VIII and replace him with Henry Courtenay, who was Henry's first cousin.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 19:06:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 March 1549: Act of Uniformity</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3668535456</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act declared the 1549 Book of Common Prayer as the sole legal form of worship in England and moving away from Latin for religious texts into English.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 19:14:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 July - 27 August 1549: Kett&#39;s Rebellion</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3668544655</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The rebellion was caused largely by the enclosure of land.</p><p><br/></p><p>The rebellion is named after Thomas Kett, a yeoman who chose to join the rebels than resist them, he became the leader of the rebellion.</p><p><br/></p><p>The rebels managed to capture Norwich on July 29th and defeat a Royal Army on August 1st, the army was led by the brother of Catharine Parr.</p><p><br/></p><p>The rebellion ended when the rebels were defeated by Robert Dudley at the Battle of Dussindale.</p><p><br/></p><p>Kett was captured, tried for treason then held at the Tower of London.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 19:21:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 December 1549: Execution of Robert Kett</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3668546978</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Robert Kett, who led Kett's Rebellion, was hung from the walls of Norwich Castle.</p><p><br/></p><p>Robert's brother, William was also executed.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 19:23:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>12 February 1554: Execution of Lady Jane Grey</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3668555257</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Lady Jane Grey was executed for high treason.</p><p><br/></p><p>At her trial, Jane was given two choices: Burnt at the stake or beheading. Jane chose beheading. </p><p><br/></p><p>The imperial ambassador of England wrote to Holy Roman Emperor Charles V asking for her life to be spared, he never responded.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 19:30:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1554: Wyatt&#39;s rebellion</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3668560056</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The rebellion was started due to Thomas Wyatt the Younger's concern over Mary's intention to marry Philip II, and her plan to return England to the Catholic Church.</p><p><br/></p><p>The uprising failed and Wyatt was killed.</p><p><br/></p><p>The rebellion lead to Lady Jane Grey's execution as Mary believed if it succeeded, they would have reinstated Lady Jane Grey as Queen.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 19:34:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 May 1554: Queen Mary&#39;s Marriage Act</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3668600389</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act stated that Philip would enjoy his wife's titles and honours as King of England Ireland for as along as their marriage lasts.</p><p><br></p><p>The act was drawn up to be sure England didn't become a puppet state of Spain.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 20:08:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 January 1555: Treason Act</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3668625627</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treason Act stated that if Mary I died in childbirth, her husband, Philip II of Spain, would become Prince Regent.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 20:28:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>May 1554: Elizabeth Tudor freed from the Tower</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3668675423</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Mary freed Elizabeth from the Tower after two months of interrogation and placed her under house arrest in Woodstock Palace.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 21:17:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>May 1554: Elizabeth freed from House Arrest </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3669874966</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Elizabeth was summoned to court to witness the 'pregnancy' of Mary. (It was a false pregnancy, there was no baby)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-06 11:15:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 1554: Elizabeth Tudor sent to the Tower</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3669876912</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Elizabeth was arrested on suspicion of involvement in Wyatt's rebellion and imprisoned in the Tower of London. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-06 11:16:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 December 1553: First Statute of Repeal</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3669882057</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act nullified all religious legislation passed under the reign of Edward VI.</p><p><br></p><p>This was the start of Mary's attempt to return England to Catholicism.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-06 11:20:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>May 1593: Start of Nine Years&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3670183293</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Nine Years' War was fought in Ireland between Irish Lords with Spanish Support and the English Government of Ireland.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war started as a response to the English Crown advancing to traditional Gaelic Nobility lands</p>]]></description>
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         <title>30 March 1603: End of Nine Years&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3670198953</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with the Treaty of Mellifont which was drafted following the Earl of Tyrone's submission to Lord Mountjoy.</p><p><br/></p><p>The treaty sated that Tyrone could keep his title and was granted a seat in the House of Lords, Irish Law would be replaced with English Law and English would be the official language of Ireland.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-06 14:56:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 September 1607: Start of the Flight of The Earls</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3670431740</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Earl of Tyrone and the Earl of Tyrconnell fled from Ireland to mainland Europe.</p><p><br/></p><p>This flight marked the start of the end of Gaelic rule in Ireland.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-06 17:30:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 April 1608: End of the Flight of the Earls</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3670436120</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The earls landed in Rome and were granted pensions by the Pope.</p><p><br/></p><p>King James I and VI saw the acts as treasonous and the earls' titles were withdrawn and their lands were confiscated and replaced with the Plantation of Ulster.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-06 17:33:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>12 March 1689: Start of Williamite War </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3670451574</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Williamite War was fought in Ireland between Jacobite supporters of James II and VII and Williamites who supported William III.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-06 17:46:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 October 1691: End of Williamite War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3670464042</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Williamite War ended with a Williamite Victory with the Treaty of Limerick.</p><p><br/></p><p>The treaty stated that he would allow Jacobite units to be transported to France which became known as the Flight of the Wild Geese, and for those that remained in Ireland they were guaranteed religious freedom to practice Catholicism and retention of property. (Though, this was ignored by the protestants who ruled Ireland)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-06 17:56:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 June 1549: Prayer Book Rebellion Starts</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3670726305</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>In response to the Act of Uniformity, Catholics in Cornwall and Devon revolted against it. </p><p><br/></p><p>It was also started because of the recent poll tax on sheep.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>17 August 1549: Prayer Book Rebellion Ends</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3670728071</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Prayer Book Rebellion ended with the rebellion being brutally suppressed and the leaders of the rebellion being executed. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>10 April 1563: Supremacy of the Crown Act </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3670733837</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Supremacy of the Crown Act stated that anyone taking public or religious office must swear the Oath of Supremacy which declared their allegiance to the monarch and to refuse the act was seen as reason. </p><p><br></p><p>MPs still have to swear allegiance to the monarch when they're sworn in to Parliament, as do members of the Church of England.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-06 22:05:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 May 1559: Act of Uniformity</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3671732127</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act replaced the Latin Mass with the Communion Service and set the order of prayer in the 1559 Book of Common Prayer, it also stated all people have to attend one Anglican service per week or be fine 12 pence (£24 in todays money).</p><p><br></p><p>The act was part of Elizabeth's Reformation to return England to Protestantism and repeal the Catholic Reforms made under Mary I.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 11:10:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 January 1555: Revival of the Heresy Acts</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3671739196</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act revived three former acts against Hersey, which had been repealed under Henry VIII and Edward VI.</p><p><br></p><p>The act meant that Heresy could, again, be punished as a crime.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 11:16:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>June 1551: Start of Italian War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3671744050</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started when Henry II of France declared war on Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V with the goal of recapturing parts of Italy and ensuring France, instead of Habsburg, control and domination of European affairs.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 11:21:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2-3 April 1559: End of Italian War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3671748973</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Two treaties were signed ending the Italian War. </p><p><br/></p><p>One between England and France, and the other between France and Spain.</p><p><br/></p><p>Henry II of France abandoned his claims on Italian States ruled by Philip II of Spain and formally recognised Elizabeth I as Queen of England.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 11:25:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 - 8 January 1558: Siege of Calais</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3671751918</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Siege of Calais saw French troops try to take Calais from England, and effectively, end English influence in France.</p><p><br/></p><p>The siege ended with France seizing Calais, ending English rule in France.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 11:28:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 February 1570: Excommunication of Elizabeth I </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3671757466</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Pope excommunicated Elizabeth I, referring to her as "the pretended Queen of England and the servant of crime," and declared her a heretic.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 11:33:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1571: Ridolfi Plot</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3671759949</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Ridolfi Plot was a plot to overthrow Elizabeth I and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots.</p><p><br/></p><p>The plot failed and Ridolfi was sentenced to be executed, but escaped, unlike his co-conspirators.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 11:36:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 April 1562: First French War of Religion Starts</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3671763897</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was fought between French Protestants and Catholic Royalists.</p><p><br></p><p>The war started as a response to the Massacre of Vassy which was a mass murder of French Protestants.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 11:40:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 March 1563: First French War of Religion Ends</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3671768215</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with the Peace of Amboise and the Treaty of Troyes.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Peace of Amboise granted religious freedoms to French Protestants, and the Treaty of Troyes recognised French sovereignty of Calais and the French paid England 12,00 Crowns. (£87 in todays money)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 11:44:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1599: Globe Theatre Opened</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3672015669</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Globe Theatre is most known for it's presentation of William Shakespeare's plays like Macbeth, King Lear, Midsummer's Night Dream, etc.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 14:53:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 June 1613: Globe Theatre Burns Down</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3672021273</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>During a performance of Henry VIII, The Globe Theatre went up in flames caused by a cannon used during the performance that misfired, igniting the wooden beams</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 14:57:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>June 1614: Globe Theatre Rebuilt</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3672025488</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Globe Theatre was rebuilt in the same spot as the first Globe Theatre that burnt down a year before.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 14:59:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 May 1606: Popish Recusants Act</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3672066911</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act was passed following the Gunpowder Plot, it prohibited Catholics from practising law and medicine and allow magistrates to search their house for weapons.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 15:30:41 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3672066911</guid>
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         <title>1051: Birth of Robert Curthose</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3672310367</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Robert was born in the Duchy of Normandy.</p><p><br/></p><p>His Parents were Duke of Normandy, William and Matilda of Flanders.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 19:14:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1054: Birth of Richard of Normandy</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3672313263</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Richard was born in Normandy.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were William, Duke of Normandy and Matilda of France.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 19:18:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1056: Birth of Cecilia of Normandy</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3672316144</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Cecilia was born in Normandy, France.</p><p><br/></p><p>She was the eldest daughter of William, Duke of Normandy and Matilda of Flanders.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 19:21:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 February 1134: Death of Robert Curthose </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3672324394</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Robert died in Cardiff Castle and was buried at Gloucester Castle.</p><p><br/></p><p>His cause of death is unknown.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 19:30:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>899: Start of Æthelwold&#39;s Revolt</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3673868250</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Æthelwold, son of Æthelred I of Wessex, allied with the Vikings to seize the Anglo-Saxon throne from Edward the Elder.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-09 17:38:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>902: End of Æthelwold&#39;s Revolt</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3673870120</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The revolt ended with the Battle of the Holme which saw Æthelwold die in battle, as well as the Danish king of East Anglia; Eohric.</p><p><br/></p><p>Edward's Victory helped to legitimise his claim to the throne.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-09 17:40:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 August 910: Battle of Tettenhall</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3673881289</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Battle of Tettenhall was fought between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings in the West Midlands.</p><p><br/></p><p>The battle saw three Danish Kings die in battle, and was a formidable victory for the Anglo-Saxons.</p><p><br/></p><p>The victory subdued Viking attacks from the North for a generation.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-09 17:55:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>885: Battle of Rochester</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3673884246</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The battle was fought between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Anglo-Saxons won the battle, and this marked the start of Danelaw.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-09 17:59:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>934: Æthelstan&#39;s invasion of Scotland</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3673888331</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>It is not known why Æthelstan chose to invade Scotland, but the accepted reasoning is to spread his power across the British Isles.</p><p><br/></p><p>The invasion ended when Constantine acknowledged Æthelstan's lordship over Scotland.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-09 18:04:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>66,000,000,000 BCE: Dinosaurs Go Extinct </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3674065349</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>An Asteroid hit modern Mexico causing the Dinosaurs to go extinct as a result of it's size and speed.</p><p><br/></p><p>The impact had the power of several nuclear weapons launched simultaneously and also launched an impact winter, which halted photosynthesis in many sea creatures that survived the impact.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-09 22:46:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 September 1106: Battle of Tinchebray</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3674071889</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Battle of Tinchebray was fought between Henry I of England and Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy. Robert also had Edgar Atheling with him.</p><p><br/></p><p>The battle ended with an English Victory, Robert Curthose and Edgar Atheling were both taken as prisoners of war, and Normandy was conquered by England.</p><p><br/></p><p>Robert remained in captivity for the rest of his life, but Edgar was taken back to England and pardoned by Henry I. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-09 23:00:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 June 1170: Coronation of Henry the Young King </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3676059926</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry was crowned as Junior King of England to serve alongside his father, Henry II of England.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-10 21:41:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 March 1702: Start of Queen Anne&#39;s War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3678011559</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Queen Anne's War was the result of the spillover of the War of the Spanish Succession, and was fought entirely in North America.</p><p><br></p><p>The war started the same day Queen Anne's half-brother, William III, died and her reign as  monarch began.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-11 21:19:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>13 July 1713: End of Queen Anne&#39;s War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3678014774</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty of Portsmouth ended Queen Anne's War.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Treaty was signed between the British and Native American Tribes, to establish peace between the Tribes and the colonists.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-11 21:23:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 1701: Start of the War of the Spanish Succession </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3678019186</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started due to Charles II of Spain dying without children.</p><p><br></p><p>The War was fought between Philip of Anjou, who's Grandfather and supporter was Louis XIV of France, and Archduke Charles of Austria, who was supported by the Grand Alliance which contained England and Spain.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-11 21:30:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 November 1918: Abdication of Wilhem II</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3678969564</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to the German Revolution, Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated the Kaisership and the monarchy was soon abolished.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 09:47:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 November 1918: Proclamation of the Weimar Republic</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3678973034</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The proclamation was made soon after Wilhelm II abdicated the Kaisership, the monarchy was abolished and the Weimar Republic was born.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 09:50:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 July 1937: Start of Second-Sino Japanese War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679037337</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started with the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, which China used as an excuse to launch an invasion of Japan.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 10:45:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 September 1945: End of the Second Sino-Japanese War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679040218</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended when Japan surrendered to the Allied forces after the United States dropped atomic bombs on Nagasaki and Hiroshima.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 10:47:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>13 December 1937: Start of Nanjing Massacre</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679042786</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Nanjing massacre was a series of mass murders and rape of the Chinese citizens of Nanjing after Japan captured it.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>18 March 1938: End of Nanjing Massacre </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679046565</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The massacre ended after Japan stated it had 'returned order' to the area.</p><p><br/></p><p>The massacre had killed up to 340,000 civilians.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>410 AD: End of Roman Britain</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679052193</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Romans left Britain to defend the Roman Empire's continental territories against the invading barbarians. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 10:57:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>58 BC - 50 BC: Gallic Wars</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679055061</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Gallic Wars were led by Julius Caesar on the Roman side to capture the city of Gaul.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Romans won, and Gaul became part of the Roman Empire.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 11:00:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18 July 1290: Edict of Expulsion</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679060917</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward I ordered the eviction of all Jews in England, he reportedly ordered them to be gone by All Saints Day (1 November).</p><p><br/></p><p>Many Jews died trying to cross the channel and many were killed and robbed by Anti-Semites.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 11:04:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1656: Resettlement of the Jews</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679063507</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Oliver Cromwell permitted the Resettlement of the Jews and repealed the Edict of Expulsion.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 11:07:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1654: Start of Anglo-Spanish War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679066284</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started due to both countries attacking and interfering with their trade and colonies. </p><p><br/></p><p>The war was fought between the Commonwealth of England and Spain.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 11:09:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 July 1670: Treaty of Madrid</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679068964</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The treaty officially ended the Anglo-Spanish War, although conflicts had ceased in 1660 with the restoration of the British Monarchy.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 11:11:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1660: End of the Anglo-Spanish War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679070876</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war unofficially ended when the British Monarchy was restored. (It took 10 years to draft an official peace treaty between England and Spain)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 11:13:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>825: Battle of Ellendun</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679076020</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Battle was fought between the Kingdom of Mercia and the Kingdom of Wessex.</p><p><br/></p><p>Wessex won the battle and this started a period of West Saxon domination in southern England.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 11:18:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1264: Start of Second Barons&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679084917</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Barons wanted to replace the Kings favourites with a council of Barons.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Barons were led by Simon de Montfort, and England was led by King Henry III.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 11:25:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1267: End of Second Barons&#39; War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679087279</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a Royalist Victory, the Statue of Marlborough was passed legally confirming the Magna Carta and Parliament.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Barons' were allowed to keep their land and status.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 11:27:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1242: Start of Saintonge War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679659501</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started because Henry III sought to reclaim the land in France that was lost by his father, King John.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 17:23:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1243: End of Saintonge War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679665412</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a French Victory, however France did return Guyenne to England.</p><p><br/></p><p>The French Victory destroyed any hopes of Henry III reclaiming the Angevin Empire.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 17:26:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1277: Start of Edwardian Conquest of Wales</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679681428</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward I invaded Wales to put down rebellion.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 17:37:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 November 1277: Treaty of Aberconwy</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679686923</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Territories controlled by Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd were significantly reduced, and made it clear that once he died so would Welsh self-rule.</p><p><br/></p><p>This ended the first stage of the Edwardian Conquest of Britain.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 17:41:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1282: Start of Second Phase of the Edwardian Conquest of Wales</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679692945</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Dafydd, the brother of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, rose up in rebellion against Edward I feeling cheated by the land he was given in the Treaty of Aberconwy.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1283: End of Edwardian Conquest of Wales</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679697717</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Conquest ended with Daffyd surrendering and being taken to Shrewsbury to be executed under a charge of treason.</p><p><br/></p><p>The territories of Wales were further limited.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 17:47:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1315-1317: Great Famine</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679706846</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Great Famine started with bad weather which led to crops not growing and a bad harvest.</p><p><br/></p><p>This was the first crisis of the Crisis of the Late Middle Ages.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>24 September - 16 November 1326: Invasion of England</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3679717828</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward II's wife, Isabella of France, waged war against her husband with the aid of her lover, Roger Mortimer.</p><p><br></p><p>The invasion led to the Abdication of Edward II, and the accession of Edward III</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 18:01:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 August 1071: Battle of Manzikert</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3680032889</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Battle was fought between the Byzantine Empire and the Seljuk Empire.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Seljuk Empire won the battle and Turkish rule began in Anatolia. (Modern day Turkey)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 22:49:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 June 1243: Battle of Köse Dağ</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3680036977</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The battle was fought between the Mongol Empire and the Seljuk.</p><p><br/></p><p>The battle ended with a Mongol Victory which started Mongol domination over Anatolia.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 22:56:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>12 - 15 April 1204: Siege of Constantinople </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3680040539</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Crusaders sacked Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, as part of the Fourth Crusade.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Sack of Constantinople ended with the Latin Empire being established and the fall of the Byzantine Empire.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 23:02:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 July 1261: Reconquest of Constantinople </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3680044207</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Constantinople was reconquered by Nicean Empire, which used to be part of the Byzantine Empire.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Reconquest succeeded for the Nicean Empire and the Byzantine Empire was re-established and the Latin Empire was dissolved.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>20 September 1486: Prince Arthur Born</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3681881200</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prince Arthur was the son of Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York.</p><p><br></p><p>He was the heir presumptive to the English throne when he was born.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-13 22:24:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 April 1502: Prince Arthur Dies</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3681884647</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prince Arthur died of sweating sickness, which was a mysterious illness that spread through England from 1485 to 1551.</p><p><br/></p><p>Arthur's death meant his younger brother, Henry, became the heir presumptive.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-13 22:30:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 November 1501: Wedding of Prince Arthur and Catherine of Aragon </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3681888072</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prince Arthur married Catherine of Aragon at old St Paul's Cathedral.</p><p><br/></p><p>The marriage was used to create an alliance between England and Spain against France.</p><p><br/></p><p>They were both 15 years old when they got married.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-13 22:35:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 September 1157: Birth of Richard I </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3681892366</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Richard was born in Beaumont Palace in England.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-13 22:42:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1167: Birth of King John</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3681894237</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>King John was born in Beaumont Palace in England.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-13 22:45:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 October 1207: Birth of Henry III </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3681899630</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry was born at Winchester Castle in England.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were King John of England and Isabella of Angoulême.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-13 22:53:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>17 May 1220: Second Coronation of Henry III </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3681902840</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry had a second coronation due to how rushed his first one was,he also did it to establish his sovereignty following the end of the First Baron's War and his increased maturity as he was only nine when he was first coronated.</p><p><br/></p><p>This coronation was also stronger because unlike the first one, the Pope had authorised it, giving it religious strength.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>18 June 1239: Birth of Edward I </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3681929629</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward was born in the Palace of Westminster. (Nowadays more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament)</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Henry III of England and Eleanor of Provence.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-13 23:37:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 October 1834: Burning of Parliament </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3681936341</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Houses of Parliament were set on fire due to the burning of two small tally sticks, which were carelessly tossed in the furnace in the House of Lords.</p><p><br></p><p>A large part of Parliament was destroyed including the meeting place of the House of Commons, the Lords Chamber, St Stephen's Chapel and the residences of the Speaker and Clerk of the House of Commons.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-13 23:45:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 April 1284: Birth of Edward II</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3681944291</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward was born at Caernarfon Castle in Wales.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Edward I of England and Isabella of Castile.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-13 23:54:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 November 1312: Birth of Edward III </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3681948198</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward was born at Windsor Castle in England.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Edward II of England and Isabella of France.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-13 23:57:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 September 1327: Death of Edward II </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3681954733</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward's cause of death is unknown but it's speculated he may have been murdered by the new regime due to the threat he posed.</p><p><br/></p><p>He died at Berkeley Castle where he was imprisoned following his forced abdication.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 00:04:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 April - 14 May 1486: Stafford and Lovell Rebellion</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3682871918</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The rebellion was the first uprising against Henry VII.</p><p><br/></p><p>The rebellion was fought between Members of the House of York and the House of Tudor.</p><p><br/></p><p>The rebels sought to restore the York dynasty to the Throne.</p><p><br/></p><p>The rebellion failed and Sir Humphrey Stafford was executed by Henry VII, however he spared he spared his younger brother, Thomas Stafford.</p><p><br/></p><p>Lovell fled England to avoid execution.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1325: War of the Bucket </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3682874330</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The War of the Bucket was fought between rival city-states Bologna and Moldena.</p><p><br/></p><p>Despite what the name suggests the war did not start because Moldena stole Bologna's bucket, they did that after the war, the war started Because they captured a Bolognese castle. (I prefer the Bucket myth, it's funnier)</p><p><br/></p><p>The War only contained one battle, the Battle of Zappolino, which won Modena the war. </p><p><br/></p><p>They took the bucket as a reward and even though they gave the castle back, they kept the bucket. </p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 12:02:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 January 1367: Birth of Richard II</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3682879081</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Richard was born at Bordeaux in France.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Edward The Black Prince and Joan of Kent.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 12:07:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 February 1400: Death of Richard II</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3682882991</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Richard died at Pontefract Castle in England.</p><p><br/></p><p>Richard is speculated to have been murdered by Henry IV due to the Epiphany Rising, which aimed to depose Henry IV and put Richard back on the throne.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 12:10:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4-16 January 1400: Epiphany Rising</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3682885031</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Epiphany was a failed attempt to depose Henry IV and return Richard II to the throne.</p><p><br/></p><p>All of the rebels were executed following the failure of the Rising.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 12:12:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>April 1367: Birth of Henry IV</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3682887633</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry was born at Bolingbroke Castle in England.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were John of Gaunt and Blanche of Lancaster.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 12:15:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 September 1386: Birth of Henry V </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3682897423</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry was born at Monmouth Castle in England.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Henry IV of England and Mary de Bohun.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 12:24:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 December 1421: Birth of Henry VI</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3682901149</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry was born at Windsor Castle in England.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Henry V of England and Catherine of Valois.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 12:27:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 April 1442: Birth of Edward IV</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3682907000</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward was born in Rouen, France.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Richard of York and Cecily Neville.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 12:32:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 November 1470: Birth of Edward V</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3682911277</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward was born in Westminster, London.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Edward IV of England and Elizabeth Woodville.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 12:35:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>July 1483: Disappearance of Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3682915063</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward and Richard also known as the Princes in the Tower mysteriously disappeared, it's speculated that Richard III killed them.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 12:38:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 October 1452: Birth of Richard III</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3682932308</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Richard was born at Fotheringhay Castle in England.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Richard of York and Cecily Neville.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 12:51:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 January 1457: Birth of Henry VII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3682935914</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry was born at Pembroke Castle in England.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Edmund Tudor and Lady Margaret Beaufort.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 12:54:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 June 1491: Birth of Henry VIII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3682938661</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry was born at the Palace of Placentia in England.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 12:57:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>12 October 1537: Birth of Edward VI</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3682941635</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward was born at Hampton Court Palace in England.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Henry VIII of England and Jane Seymour.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 12:59:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1537: Birth of Lady Jane Grey</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3682944895</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Jane was born at Bradgate House in England.</p><p><br/></p><p>Her parents were Henry Grey and Lady Frances Brandon.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 13:02:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18 February 1516: Birth of Mary I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3682949641</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Mary was born at the Palace of Placentia in England.</p><p><br/></p><p>Her parents were Henry VIII of England and Catherine of Aragon.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 13:06:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 September 1533: Birth of Elizabeth I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3682953190</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Elizabeth was born at the Palace of Placentia in England.</p><p><br/></p><p>Her parents were Henry VIII of England and Anne Boleyn.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 13:09:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 June 1566: Birth of James VI and I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683366365</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>James was born at Edinburgh Castle in Scotland.</p><p><br/></p><p>James' parents were Mary, Queen of Scots and Henry Stuart, Lord Darnely.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 18:10:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 February 1567: Murder of Lord Darnley</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683370957</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Lord Darnley, King consort of Scotland, was murdered.</p><p><br/></p><p>The murderer isn't clear but some speculate Mary, Queen of Scots killed him in order to marry the Earl of Bothwell, who would become her third husband in May.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>29 July 1567: Coronation of James VI and I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683375893</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>James was coronated as King of Scotland following his mother's abdication on the 24th July. </p><p><br/></p><p>He was only a year old when he was coronated.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 18:19:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 June 1567: Battle of Carberry Hill</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683380385</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Opposers to Mary, Queen of Scots met Loyalist to Mary, Queen of Scots at Carberry Hill.</p><p><br/></p><p>The opposers took up arms after Mary married the Earl of Bothwell, who they believed murdered Lord Darnley.</p><p><br/></p><p>The opposers won and Mary was captured and taken to Lochleven Castle.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 18:23:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 July 1567: Abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683384232</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Mary was forced to abdicated the throne of Scotland in favour of her son, James.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 18:27:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 March 1848: Start of First Schleswig War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683524036</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The First Schleswig War was fought between the German Confederation and Denmark.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war started to answer the Schleswig-Holstein question, which aimed to answer who should question the Duchies of Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenberg.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 21:14:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 May 1852: End of First Schleswig War </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683531453</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a Danish Victory, and everything was returned to how it was before the war started.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1 February 1864: Start of Second Schleswig War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683543536</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started to settle the same question that started the First Schleswig War.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war officially started when Prussia and Austria entered Danish controlled Schleswig.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 21:51:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 October 1864: End of Second Schleswig War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683546199</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with an Austro-Prussian Victory.</p><p><br/></p><p>Denmark was forced to cede Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg to Prussia and Austria.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 21:56:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 August 1806: Dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683560190</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Holy Roman Empire dissolved following the abdication of Holy Roman Emperor Francis II and the release of all Imperial states from the Empire.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 22:25:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>February 1848: Start of German Revolutions</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683564677</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Revolution started due to the economic hardships following the potato famine and demands for electoral reform.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 22:34:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>July 1849: End of German Revolutions </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683565979</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Revolution failed and a German state was established and a liberal constitution was established.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 22:37:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 - 24 February 1848: February Revolution </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683567825</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The February Revolution took place in France that sought to abolish the July Monarchy.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Revolution succeeded and the monarchy was abolished and the French Second Republic was established.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 22:42:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>13 March 1848: Start of Austrian Revolutions</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683569439</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Revolution started due to economic recession and food shortages, as well as the rise of Liberal and left-wing ideas in Austria.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 22:45:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>November 1849: End of Austrian Revolutions </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683587341</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Revolutions ended with the abolishment of absolute monarchy in Austria and the Abdication of Austrian Emperor Ferdinand I.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 23:28:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 March 1848: Start of Hungarian Revolution </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683588844</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Revolution started due to economic issues and limited food resources.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 23:32:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 October 1849: End of Hungarian Revolution </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683590310</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Revolution ended with an Austro-Russian victory, the Habsburgs were restored to Hungary and a state of martial law was placed on the country.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 23:36:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1822: Start of Royalist War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683593518</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was fought in Spain and it sought to re-establish the absolute power of Ferdinand VII</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 23:43:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1823: End of Royalist War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3683594499</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with an Absolutist Victory.</p><p><br/></p><p>Ferdinand VII was reinstated as King of Spain with absolute power.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-14 23:46:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 November 1908: Annexation of the Congo Free State </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684055217</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Belgium annexed the Congo Free State in response to the atrocities committed in the area, the territory was renamed to the Belgian Congo.</p><p><br/></p><p>Although, Belgium does 'forget' to mention that Leopold II, King of the Belgians was the defacto leader of the Congo Free State while the atrocities were taking place.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-15 15:06:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 February 1700: Start of the Great Northern War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684062549</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was fought against the Kingdom of Sweden to challenge Sweden's power in Northern Europe and for control over the Baltic Sea.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-15 15:16:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 September 1721: End of the Great Northern War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684070649</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with an Anti-Swedish coalition victory.</p><p><br/></p><p>3 treaties were signed to share the land they'd won.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Treaty of Nystad which gave Russia the dominons of Estonia, Livonia, Ingira and parts of Kexholm and Viborg.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Treaty of Stockholm which gave Prussia parts of Swedish Pomerania and gave Hanover the territory of Bremen-Verden.</p><p><br/></p><p>And, the Treaty of Frederiksberg which saw Denmark-Norway gain the Duchy of Schleswig.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-15 15:27:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 November 1718: Siege of Fredriksten</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684077507</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>King Charles XII of Sweden launched an attack on the Norwegian Fortress of Fredriksten.</p><p><br/></p><p>The attack failed and Charles XII was killed in battle by the Danish-Norwegian forces, marking the end of Sweden's time as a major European power.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-15 15:35:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 November 1721: Proclamation of the Russian Empire</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684080714</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Peter The Great reformed Russia from a Tsardom into an Empire following their territory gains from the Treaty of Nystad.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-15 15:39:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 December 1825: Decembrist revolt</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684087319</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The revolt started following the death of Emperor Alexander I.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Russian Government didn't know that Alexander's brother had privately renounced his claim to the Russian throne.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Northern Society used this opportunity to stage a revolt and force political change in Russia.</p><p><br/></p><p>The revolt failed and the participants were either executed or deported to Siberia.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-15 15:47:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1861: Emanicipation Reform</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684091087</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Emperor Alexander II of Russia abolished serfdom throughout the Russian Empire.</p><p><br/></p><p>However, despite now being 'free', their lives barely changed as many serfs became State-owned serfs or private serfs.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-15 15:51:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 January 1905: Start of First Russian Revolution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684099723</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The revolutionaries sought to establish a constitutional monarchy in Russia and the State Duma, a democratically elected chamber.</p><p><br/></p><p>The revolution officially started with Bloody Sunday, which saw a group of demonstrators march to the Winter Palace to deliver a list of electoral reforms to Tsar Nicholas II.</p><p><br/></p><p>However, the soldiers were ordered to open fire on the crowd killing up to 50,000 unarmed demonstrators.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-15 16:03:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 June 1907: End of First Russian Revolution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684102491</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The revolution ended with a victory by the revolutionaries.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Russian Empire became a constitutional monarchy, the State Duma was established and Nicholas II was allowed to retain the throne.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-15 16:07:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 August 1939: Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684108426</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The pact was a non-aggression pact between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. (I'm sure that'll hold forever)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-15 16:16:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19-22 August 1991: Soviet coup attempt</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684111736</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Members of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union tried to seize control from Mikhail Gorbahchev following the loss of territory and reforms in the country.</p><p><br/></p><p>The coup failed and the Communist Party of the Soviet Union was abolished.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-15 16:21:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 August 1991: Ukrainian Declaration of Independence</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684113309</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union, and marked the start of the Soviet Union's collapse.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-15 16:23:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 December 1991: Belovezha Accords</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684129478</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The accords declared the Soviet Union had ceased to exist and the Commonwealth of Independent States was established.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-15 16:46:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 July 1683: Start of the Great Turkish War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684292368</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war began as a response to the Ottoman Empire's attempt to expand into Central Europe.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Holy League was formed to stop the Ottoman Empire consisting of the Holy Roman Empire, the Tsardom of Russia, Republic of Venice and Poland-Lithuania. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>26 January 1699: End of the Great Turkish War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684682638</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a Holy League victory.</p><p><br></p><p>The Habsburgs won land in Hungary, Poland-Lithuania captured Podolia, Russia annexed the port of Azov and Venice gained Morea and Dalmatia.</p><p><br></p><p>The Ottoman Empire's loss marked the end of Ottoman expansion into Europe.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 13:34:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 February 1988: First Nagorno-Karabakh War Starts</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684686506</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was fought in Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Armenians of the enclave wanted independence from Azerbaijan.</p><p><br/></p><p>Azerbaijan was supported by the Soviet Union, and Nagorno-Karabakh was supported by Armenia.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 13:38:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 September - 10 November 2020: Second Nagorno-Karabakh War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684694751</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started because Azerbaijan sought to formally integrate the Artsakh Republic into it's territory.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war ended with an Azerbaijan Victory, 75% of the Artsakh Republic's land was annexed by Azerbaijan, which would to the country's eventual capitulation in 2023. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 13:48:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1202: Start of Fourth Crusade </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684701234</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Fourth Crusade, like all the rest, was started to re-take Jerusalem from Muslim rule.</p><p><br/></p><p>Unlike the first three, England didn't take part in this Crusade or any future Crusade.</p><p><br/></p><p>This one was launched by France, the Holy Roman Empire and the Republic of Venice against the Byzantine Empire, Hungary, Croatia and the Ayyubid Dynasty.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 13:54:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1204: End of the Fourth Crusade</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684722246</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Following the collapse of the Byzantine Empire, the former territories of the Byzantine Empire were partitioned among the Republic of Venice and the newly created, Latin Empire.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Crusade was ended because they never reached the Holy Land, so they sacked Constantinople and when the Byzantine Empire collapsed they went fair enough and called it a win.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 14:18:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1585: Start of the War of the Three Henrys</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684760220</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was fought between Henry of Navarre, Henry III of France and Henry of Guise to determine who would rule France.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1589: End of War of the Three Henrys</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684802235</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended following the death of Henry III and Henry of Guise. (Who died in 1588)</p><p><br/></p><p>Henry of Navarre became King of France as Henry IV and the House of Bourbon replaces the House of Valois.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1 November 1922: Abolition of the Ottoman sultanate</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684809842</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The monarchy of the Ottoman Empire was abolished by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.</p><p><br/></p><p>This act marked the birth of Turkey and the end of the Ottoman Empire.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 16:03:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 May 1919: Start of Turkish War of Independence</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684813221</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Turkish National Movement sought to abolish the Ottoman monarchy and replace the Ottoman Empire with a new country.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Ottoman Empire was supported by the Kingdom of Greece, the UK, France and Armenia.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 16:07:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 October 1922: End of Turkish War of Independence</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684815903</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a victory by the Turkish National Movement and Turkey was established, although it wouldn't officially be recognised until November when the monarchy was abolished.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 16:10:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 June 1763: Start of Bengal War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684823713</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was fought between the British East India Company and the Mughal Empire.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war started against the British East India Company against their trading in India, and refusal to pay the Mughal Empire.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 16:19:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 August 1765: End of Bengal War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684825984</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a British Victory.</p><p><br/></p><p>The British Victory began an era of British control of the Bengal Region.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 16:22:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 June 1757: Battle of Plassey</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684830700</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The battle was fought between the British East India Company and the Bengal State.</p><p><br/></p><p>The battle ended with a British Victory, and Bengal became a British puppet state.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 16:28:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 January 1879: Start of Anglo-Zulu War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684834117</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was fought between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom.</p><p><br/></p><p>The British Empire sought to integrate the Zulu Kingdom into the British Empire.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 16:32:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 July 1879: End of Anglo-Zulu War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684836361</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a British Victory, and the Zulu Kingdom was partitioned into 13 separate chiefdoms with each chief being loyal to Britain, effectively placing the Zulu Kingdom as part of the British Empire.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 16:35:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 December 1880: Start of First Boer War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684844502</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was fought between the British Empire and the South African Republic.</p><p><br/></p><p>The British Empire sought to integrate the South American Republic into the British Empire.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 16:45:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 March 1881: End of First Boer War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684849433</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a South African Victory.</p><p><br/></p><p>The South African Republic maintained their independence.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 16:51:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1609: Start of Polish-Russian War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684972276</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was fought between the Polish-Lithuanian Commowealth and the Tsardom of Russia, supported by the Kingdom of Sweden.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war started when Russia formed a military alliance with Sweden which caused The Poland-Lithuanian Commonwealth to declare war on Russia.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 19:24:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1618: End of Polish-Russian War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684990300</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a Polish-Lithuanian Victory.</p><p><br/></p><p>Poland-Lithuania gained Severia, Chernihiv and Smolensk</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 19:52:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>June 1655: Start of Northern War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3684996844</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was fought between Sweden and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war started when Sweden invaded Poland taking advantage of the Polish-Russian War, which Poland was currently pre-occupied with.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 20:02:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>July 24-25 1655: Battle of Ujście</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3685003493</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The battle was between the Swedish Empire and the Polish-Lithuania Commonwealth.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Swedish Empire won and Greater Poland became a Swedish Ally.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 20:12:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 October 1655: Union of Kėdainiai</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3685005868</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Union was signed by Sweden and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania to create Swedish Lithuania.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 20:16:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>17 August 1655: Treaty of Kėdainiai</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3685007788</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty placed the Grand Duchy of Lithuania under Swedish Protection following their loss at the Battle of Ujście.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 20:19:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 April 1660: End of Northern War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3685015365</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a polish-Lithuanian Victory, although Sweden did get a lot of land.</p><p><br/></p><p>Denmark-Norway ceded Scania, Halland, Blekinge, Bohuslän and Ven to Sweden.</p><p><br/></p><p>Poland-Lithuania recognised Swedish Ownership of Livonia, Estonia and <em>Ösel.</em></p><p><br/></p><p><em>Poland-Lithuania also granted the Duchy of Prussia soverign status.</em></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-16 20:30:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1661: End of the Russo-Swedish War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3685060188</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with two treaties, and a Swedish Victory.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Treaty of Valiesar (1658) which ceded Koknese, Aluksne, Dorpat and Nyslott to Russia for 3 years.</p><p><br/></p><p>And, the Treaty of Cardis, which returned the territories to Sweden.</p><p><br/></p><p>This established Swedish dominance over the East Baltics </p>]]></description>
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         <title>11 June 1183: Death of Henry, The Young King</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3686452332</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry died of dysentery at the Castle of Martel in France at the age of 28.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-17 14:43:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1654: Start of Polish-Russian War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3686458678</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was fought between the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Tsardom of Russia.</p><p><br/></p><p>The start of the Polish-Russian War lead to the Northern War, as Poland left their southern land mostly undefended to fight Russia.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-17 14:46:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>November 2 - December 1792: 1792 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3686688997</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George Washington ran unopposed and was re-elected as President of the United States, and John Adams was re-elected as Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Washington and Adams won 100% of the popular vote and won every state.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-17 16:54:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 September 1796: George Washington&#39;s Farewell Address</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3686695322</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Washington announced his intention to retire and not run for a third term, this set the unofficial third term limit which wasn't set in the Constitution until 1951 with the 22nd Amendment.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-17 16:58:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 November  - 7 December 1796: 1796 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3686713496</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The election was the first U.S. Presidential Election with political parties.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election saw Vice-President, John Adams of the Federalist Party go against Thomas Jefferson of the Democratic-Republican Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>John Adams won the election with 71 Electoral College votes and 53.3% of the Popular Vote to become the 2nd President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Thomas Jefferson would become the 2nd Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-17 17:10:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1797: Inauguration of John Adams</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3686717995</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>John Adams was Inaugurated as the 2nd President of the United States, and Thomas Jefferson was Inaugurated as the 2nd Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-17 17:13:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>31 October - 3 December 1800: 1800 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3686782039</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>John Adams and Thomas Jefferson re-matched against each other.</p><p><br/></p><p>Thomas Jefferson won the election with 73 electoral votes and 60.6% of the Popular Vote.</p><p><br/></p><p>However, despite winning the Presidential Election, Jefferson and his running mate Aaron Burr tied in the electoral college which forced a contingency election to decide who would be the President and the Vice-President.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-17 17:55:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1801: First Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3686790934</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Thomas Jefferson was Inaugurated as the 3rd President of the United States, and Aaron Burr as the 3rd Vice-President of the United States. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-17 18:00:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 June 1804: Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution Ratified</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3686799004</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The amendment set the procedure for electing the President and Vice-President.</p><p><br/></p><p>This was passed to fix the problems exposed in the 1800 Presidential Election.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-17 18:05:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 February 1951: Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3686809408</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Amendment set the two term limit for the office of President.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Amendment was proposed following Franklin D. Roosevelt's consecutive 4 terms from 1933 - 1945.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-17 18:12:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 July 2024: Withdrawal of Joe Biden from the 2024 United States Presidential election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3686815488</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Following his performance at the First Presidential debate of the 2024 presidential Election, he withdrew his nomination and endorsed his Vice-President, Kamala Harris for the Democratic ticket.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-17 18:16:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 November 2024: 2024 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3686826828</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>46th President of the United States, Donald Trump of the Republican Party went against 49th Vice-President, Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Donald Trump won the election in an electoral landslide winning 312 Electoral College Votes compared to Kamala Harris' 226 Electoral College Votes, and became the second President to serve two non-consecutive terms as the 46th and 47th President of the United States and his running mate, JD Vance, Trump's running mate, became the 50th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>However, the popular vote was close, Trump got 49.8% of the popular vote and Harris got 48.3% of the popular vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-17 18:23:25 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3686826828</guid>
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         <title>13 July 2024: Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3686856690</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Donald Trump was shot in the ear while holding a campaign rally at Butler, Pennsylvania.</p><p><br/></p><p>The failed assassin was Thomas Crooks who was shot soon after by the Secret Service.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-17 18:43:01 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3686856690</guid>
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         <title>20 January 2025: Second Inauguration of Donald Trump</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3686868721</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Donald Trump was Inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, and JD Vance was Inaugurated as the 50th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-17 18:51:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 May 2020: Murder of George Floyd</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3686994385</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George Floyd was murdered by a U.S. Police Officer called Derek Chauvin after he knelt on Floyd's neck and suffocated him to death despite Floyd's calls of 'I Can't Breathe'.</p><p><br/></p><p>Floyd's death lead to widespread Black Lives Matter Protests in the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-17 20:29:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 November 2020: 2020 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3687016314</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Donald Trump of the Republican Party went up against Joe Biden of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Joe Biden won the election to become the 46th President of the United States, and his running mate, Kamala Harris became the 49th Vice-President of the United States and the first female Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Joe Biden won with 306 Electoral College Votes and 51.3% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-17 20:50:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 November - 5 December 1804: 1804 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3688245983</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The election saw President Thomas Jefferson of the Democratic-Republican Party go against Charles Cotesworth Pinckney of the Federalist Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Thomas Jefferson won the election and was re-elected as President of the United States and his running mate, George Clinton, became the 4th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Jefferson won with 162 Electoral Votes and 73.2% of the Popular Vote. (The widest margin in a Presidential Election)</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-18 12:26:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 November - 7 December 1808: 1808 United States Presidential Election </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3688336893</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>James Madison of the Democratic-Repubican Party went against Charles Cotesworth Pinckney of the Federalist Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>James Madison won the election to become the 4th President of the United States, and his running mate, George Clinton was re-elected as the 4th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Madison won with 122 Electoral Votes and 65.0% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-18 15:12:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1805: Second Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3688565802</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Thomas Jefferson was Inaugurated as the 3th President of the United States and George Clinton was Inaugurated as the 4th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-18 17:38:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1809: First Inauguration of James Madison</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3688579320</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>James Madison was Inaugurated as the 4th President of the United States and George Clinton was re-Inaugurated as the 4th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-18 17:48:09 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3688579320</guid>
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         <title>30 October - 2 December 1812: 1812 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3688623781</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President James Madison of the Democratic-Republican Party went against DeWitt Clinton of the Federalist Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Madison won the election to be re-elected as the 4th President of the United States and his running mate Elbridge Gerry was elected as the 5th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Madison won with 128 Electoral Votes and 50.3% of the Popular Vote.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-18 18:17:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1813: Second Inauguration of James Madison</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3688633380</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>James Madison was re-Inaugurated as the 4th President of the United States and Elbridge Gerry was Inaugurated as the 5th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-18 18:24:51 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3688633380</guid>
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         <title>1 November - 3 December 1816:  1816 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3688653328</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>James Monroe of the Democratic-Republican Party went against Rufus King of the Federalist Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Monroe won the election to become the 5th President of the United States and his running mate, Daniel D. Tompkins, became the 6th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>He won with 183 Electoral Votes and 68.7% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-18 18:38:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1817: First Inauguration of James Monroe</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3688749520</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>James Monroe was Inaugurated as the 5th President of the United States and Daniel D. Tompkins was Inaugurated as the 6th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-18 19:54:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 November - 6 December 1820: 1820 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3688755954</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>James Monroe ran unopposed, so was easily re-elected as President of the United States, as was Daniel D. Tompkins as Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>He won with 231 Electoral Votes and 81.8% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-18 19:59:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 March 1821: Second Inauguration of James Monroe</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3688759186</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>James Monroe was re-Inaugurated as the 5th President of the United States, as was Daniel D. Tompkins as the 6th Vice-President of the the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-18 20:02:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 October - 2 December 1824: 1824 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3688783724</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>4 Candidates ran in this election: John Quincy Adams of the Democratic-Republican Party, Andrew Jackson of the Democratic-Republican Party, William H. Crawford of the Democratic-Republican Party and Henry Clay (take a guess) of the Democratic-Republican Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Here comes the confusing part: Andrew Jackson won 99 Electoral Votes and 40.5% if the Popular Vote, however he didn't reach the 131 Electoral Vote threshold nor did anyone else so a contingency election had to be held in 1825.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-18 20:23:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 February 1825: 1825 Contingent United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3688795242</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Following the failure of any candidate to achieve an electoral majority, it fell on the House of Representatives to elect the President and Vice-President.</p><p><br/></p><p>In the end, they chose John Quincy Adams to be the 6th President of the United States and John C. Calhoun as the 7th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-18 20:35:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1825: Inauguration of John Quincy Adams</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3688798374</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>John Quincy Adams was Inaugurated as the 6th President of the United States and John C. Calhoun was Inaugurated as the 7th Vice-President of the United States. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-18 20:38:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 February 1819: Adams-Onís Treaty</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3688804505</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty stated Spain would cede Florida to the United States, and the United States would give up it's claims to Texas.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-18 20:45:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 April 1792: Start of the War of the First Coalition</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3689821804</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>France ,feeling very proud of the way the French Revolution was going, decided to  extend their adrenaline by declaring war on Europe to try and spread their revolutionary ideals.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 09:43:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>17 October 1797: End of the War of the First Coalition</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3689828171</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a French Victory.</p><p><br/></p><p>France annexed the Spanish Netherlands, the Rhine, the Savoy, Santo Domingo (In the Caribbean) and the Republic of Venice.</p><p><br/></p><p>France also set up several Sister Republics in Europe.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 09:48:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 June 1798: Start of the War of the Second Coalition</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This time Europe declared war on France to curb it's growing power and influence.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>25 March 1802: End of the War of the Second Coalition</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3689841883</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with another French Victory.</p><p><br/></p><p>France agreed to give Trinidad, Ceylon and Malta to Britain and France got Louisiana and Parma from Spain.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 09:58:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1791: Start of the Whiskey Rebellion</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3689846144</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>To pay for the debt they gathered following the American Revolution, they introduced the Whiskey Tax.</p><p><br/></p><p>People didn't like this and started a revolt to force the U.S. Government to repeal it.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 10:02:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1794: End of the Whiskey Rebellion</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3689849060</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The rebellion ended with a U.S. Government Victory and the Whiskey Tax stayed in force. (Although it would be repealed in 1802 under Thomas Jefferson)</p>]]></description>
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         <title>19 November 1794: Jay Treaty</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3689851656</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty was signed to avoid war between the United States and Britain by resolving the issues in the Treaty of Paris that ended the American Revolution.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 10:06:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 April 1793: Proclamation of Neutrality</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3689856562</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George Washington declared the United States would not get involved and remain neutral in the French Revolutionary Wars.</p><p><br/></p><p>However, Marquis de Lafayette, who helped America in the American Revolution, felt immensely disappointed by this move and felt betrayed by his old allies.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 10:11:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26-29 July 1830: July Revolution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3689862617</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The revolution started to overthrow Charles X as King of France.</p><p><br/></p><p>The revolution succeeded and Charles X was deposed and was replaced with Louis Phillipe I as King of the French. (They gave him a new title)</p><p><br/></p><p>Charles was the last French ruler of the House of Bourbon.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 10:16:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 August 1830: Start of the Belgian Revolution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3689868062</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Revolution started because the Southern Netherlands sought to secede from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands and establish a new country.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 10:20:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 July 1831: End of the Belgian Revolution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3689901128</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Southern Netherland successfully ceded from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands and formed the Kingdom of Belgium</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 10:49:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2-12 August 1831: Ten Days&#39; Campaign</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3689905189</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>King William I of the Netherlands sought to re-take the Kingdom of Belgium. (Belgium was supported by France)</p><p><br/></p><p>The campaign failed and Belgium remained Independent, however Limburg and Luxembourg were returned to the Netherlands.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 10:52:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 November 1832: Start of the Siege of Antwerp</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3689908482</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>France, supported by Belgium, laid siege to the Belgian city of Antwerp in an attempt to remove the Dutch troops stationed at the Antwerp Citadel.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 10:55:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 December 1832: End of the Siege of Antwerp</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3689911236</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>France won the siege and the Dutch Troops were forced to evacuate the Citadel, which was given to Belgium following it's victory.</p><p><br/></p><p>In return, Belgium gave France cannons as a thank you present.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 10:57:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 June 1831: Treaty of the Eighteen Articles</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3689914773</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The treaty attempted to establish the borders between Belgium and the Netherlands.</p><p><br/></p><p>Belgium signed the treaty, The Netherlands refused to.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 11:00:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 April 1839: Treaty of London</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3689922299</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty officially set the border between Belgium and The Netherlands.</p><p><br/></p><p>The treaty granted Belgium full Independence from The Netherlands, and also established the Independence of Luxembourg.</p><p><br/></p><p>It also stated Belgium must remain neutral. (Which it did until 1914)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 11:07:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 November 1830: Start of the November Uprising</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3689941163</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Parts of Poland that were annexed by the Russian Empire rose up in an attempt to re-unify with Poland.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 11:23:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 October 1831: End of the November Uprising</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3689944735</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The uprising ended with a Russian Victory and Russia decreased the autonomy of their Polish territories and turned Warsaw into a military garrison.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 11:26:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>31 May - 2 June 1793:  Insurrection of 31 May – 2 June</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690234177</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Insurrection took place in France during the French Revolution.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Paris commune demanded 22 Girondin Deputies and members of the Commission of Twelve be brought before the Revolutionary Tribunal due to their decision to vote against the execution of King Louis XVI.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Insurrection ended with Girondins being expelled from the National Convention, and the leaders of the Girondins were executed.</p><p><br/></p><p>Many historians look at this moment as the start of the Reign of Terror.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 14:46:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 October 1795: 13 Vendémiaire</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690243156</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>13 Vendémiaire was a battle between the French Republic and French Royalists.</p><p><br/></p><p>The battle ended in a victory for the French Republic.</p><p><br/></p><p>Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the commanders present at this battle.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 14:52:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 June 1795: Start of the Invasion of France</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690499949</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>French Royalists supported by Britain invaded France to try and restore the monarchy.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 17:41:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 July 1795: End of the Invasion of France</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690503402</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Invasion ended with a Royalist defeat, massively bringing down support to the Royalist cause.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 17:43:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 August 1793: Start of the Siege of Lyon</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690508978</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>France laid siege to the city of Lyon to quell a revolt against the French Government.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 17:47:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 October 1793: End of the Siege of Lyon</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690512390</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The siege ended with a French Government Victory, and Lyon was later almost completely destroyed as a punishment.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 17:50:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 July 1794: Coup of 9–10 Thermidor</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690520644</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President of the National Convention, Maximillien Robespierre was arrested by members of the Thermidorian Party, who feared Robespierre was planning another purge of the Convention.</p><p><br/></p><p>This act marked the end of the Reign of Terror.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 17:56:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 July 1794: Execution of Maximilien Robespierre</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690527029</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Robespierre was executed without a trial, in the same way Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were executed, by guillotine.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 18:01:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 April 1786: Start of the Northwest Indian War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690605450</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started because the United States sought to take the Northwest Territories that were controlled by the Native Americans.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 19:02:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 August 1795: End of the Northwest Indian War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690608154</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a United States Victory, and they occupied the Northwest Territories.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Native Americans were given very limited land in Ohio.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 19:04:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>31 December 1584: Treaty of Joinville</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690614411</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The treaty was signed in secret by the Catholic League between the House of Guise and Spain.</p><p><br/></p><p>The treaty stated that Philip II of Spain would give 50,000 Crowns to each member of the Catholic League and supported Cardinal Charles de Bourbon as the heir to Henry III of France.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 19:09:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 February 1876: Start of the Great Sioux War </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690661399</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started because the United States wanted ownership of the Black Hills due to the Gold discovered there.</p><p><br/></p><p>When settlers entered the land, the Sioux Tribe attacked them as a show of force. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 19:49:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 May 1877: End of the Great Sioux War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690667142</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a United States Victory, and the United States annexed Sioux land and Indian Reservations.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 19:54:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18 August 1862: Start of the Dakota War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690672888</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started when the Dakota attacked the Lower Sioux Agency and white settlements along the Minnesota River. </p><p><br/></p><p>The Dakota sought to kick them out of their land.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 20:00:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 September 1862: End of the Dakota War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690676487</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a United States Victory, the Dakotas were evicted from their lands and sent to reservation in Nebraska.</p><p><br/></p><p>38 Dakota Men were sentenced to death.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 20:03:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 December 1862: Mankato mass execution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690680199</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>38 Dakota Men were executed on a charge of murder by the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>This is the largest mass execution in American History.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>28 May 1830: Indian Removal Act</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690690537</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act provided '"for an exchange of lands with the Indians residing in any of the states or territories, and for their removal west of the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mississippi_River">river Mississippi</a>"  </p><p><br/></p><p>This act relocated thousands of Native Americans and started the Trail of Tears which saw up to 16,700 Native Americans die on the journey to find new lands.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 20:16:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 June 1798: Alien Friends Act</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690697354</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act granted the President of the United States the power to imprison and deport immigrants without congressional approval.</p><p><br/></p><p>The act expired in 1800.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 20:24:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 July 1798: Alien Enemies Act</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690704065</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act stated that the President of the United States could detain foreigners during war, invasion or incursion.</p><p><br/></p><p>in 1914, the act was amended to be gender-neutral.</p><p><br/></p><p>The act was most recently enforced in March 2025 when President Donald Trump deported thousands of Venezuelan American Immigrants without a trial.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 20:31:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 July 1798: Sedition Act</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690707054</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act made it illegal to publish fake/malicious statements about the United States Government.</p><p><br/></p><p>The act expired in 1800.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 20:34:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18 June 1798: Naturalization Act of 1798</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3690710357</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act made it harder for foreigners to obtain American Citizenship by increasing the Naturalization process from 5 years to 14 years.</p><p><br/></p><p>The act was repealed in 1802.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 20:38:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 March 1622: Indian Massacre of 1622</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3691824395</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The chief of the Powhatan Confederacy launched an attack on the people of Jamestown, Virginia killing 347 settlers.</p><p><br/></p><p>Their motive was to try and evict them off their land. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 10:59:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 April 1763: Start of Pontiac&#39;s War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3691840692</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>A coalition of Native American Tribes led by Pontiac started an uprising against the British to force them off their lands in the Great Lakes region.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 11:16:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 July 1766: End of Pontiac&#39;s War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3691843340</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a stalemate and the British were forced to make concessions the Native Americans.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 11:18:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>July 1609: Start of Beaver Wars</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3691847181</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Tribes in the Great Lakes region went to war against each other and brought the French into the war due to them allying with two tribes.</p><p><br/></p><p>They started the war to expand their fur trade with Europe.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 11:21:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 August 1701: End of the Beaver Wars</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3691851196</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>When the War ended several Native American tribes had been destroyed, and a stalemate was agreed among the surviving tribes.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 11:25:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>13 February 1689: Coronation Oath Act 1688</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3691869737</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act stated that the monarch must make a Coronation Oath to maintain the laws and customs of Britain.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 11:42:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>12 June 1701: Act of Settlement 1701</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3691878068</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act made it illegal for a Catholic to become the monarch of Britain, and made sure only Protestants became King/Queen.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 11:49:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 December 1689: Bill of Rights 1689</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3691911986</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Bill of Rights settled succession issues and how Parliament functions.</p><p><br/></p><p>It limited the powers of the Monarch and established the rights of Parliament such as regular Parliaments, free elections and parliamentary privilege.</p><p><br/></p><p>It also prohibited cruel and unusual punishment.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 12:18:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 March 2015: Succession to the Crown Act 2013</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3691919726</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act made it so the line of succession is based on birth right rather than gender. </p><p><br/></p><p>What that means is if a female is born before her male brother, the female would be before her brother.</p><p><br/></p><p>This act does not apply to those born before the act was passed.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 12:26:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>17 July 2013: Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3691923709</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act legalised same-sex marriage in England and Wales.</p><p><br/></p><p>One of the first same-sex marriages in England and Wales was between Elton John and David Furnish.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 12:29:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 December 2014:  Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3691927485</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act legalised same-sex marriage in Scotland.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 12:33:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>31 October - 2 December 1828: 1828 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3691946641</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President John Quincy Adams of the National Republican Party went against Andrew Jackson of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Andrew Jackson won the election to become the 7th President of the United States, and his running mate, John C. Calhoun, was re-elected as the 7th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Jackson won with 178 electoral votes and 55.3% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 12:50:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1829: First inauguration of Andrew Jackson</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3691950754</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Andrew Jackson was Inaugurated as the 7th President of the United States, and John C. Calhoun was re-Inaugurated as the 7th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 12:53:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 December 1832: Resignation of John C. Calhoun</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3691958640</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Calhoun resigned as the 7th Vice-President of the United States and became the Senator for South Carolina.</p><p><br/></p><p>He resigned due to tensions between himself and Andrew Jackson.</p><p><br/></p><p>Jackson served the rest of his First Presidential term without a Vice-President.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 13:00:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title> 2 November - 5 December: 1832 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692022474</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>There were 4 candidates in this election: President Andrew Jackson of the Democratic Party, Henry Clay of the National Republican Party, John Floyd of the Nullifier Party and William Wirt of the Anti-Masonic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Andrew Jackson won the election to be re-elected as the 7th President of the United States, and his running mate, Martin Van Buren was elected as the 8th Vice-President of the United States. </p><p><br/></p><p>Jackson won with 219 Electoral Votes and 54.2% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 13:47:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1833: Second Inauguration of Andrew Jackson</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692036112</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Andrew Jackson was re-Inaugurated as the 7th President of the United States, and Martin Van Buren was Inaugurated as the 8th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 13:56:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 November - 6 December 1836: 1836 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692055534</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This election had 5 candidates: Vice-President Martin Van Buren of the Democratic Party, William Henry Harrison of the Whig Party, Hugh Lawson of the Whig Party, Daniel Webster of the Whig Party and Willie Person Mangum of the Whig Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Martin Van Buren won the election to be elected as the 8th President of the United States, and his running mate, Richard M. Johnson became the 9th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Van Buren won with 170 Electoral Votes and 50.8% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 14:09:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1837: Inauguration of Martin Van Buren</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692061150</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Martin Van Buren was Inaugurated as the 8th President of the United States, and Richard M. Johnson was Inaugurated as the 9th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 14:12:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 October - 23 November 1840: 1840 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692070681</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Martin Van Buren of the Democratic Party went against William Henry Harrison of the Whig Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>William Henry Harrison won the election to be elected as the 9th President of the United States and his running mate, John Tyler, was elected as the 10th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>William Henry Harrison won with 234 Electoral Votes and 52.9% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 14:18:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1841: Inauguration of William Henry Harrison</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692076169</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William Henry Harrison was Inaugurated as the 9th President of the United States and John Tyler was Inaugurated as the 10th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 14:22:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 April 1841: Death of William Henry Harrison</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692081748</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>A month after being Inaugurated as the President of the United States, William Henry Harrison died of Enteric Fever.</p><p><br/></p><p>Vice-President of the United States, John Tyler, had to quickly travel to Washington for his Inauguration as the 10th President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>William Henry Harrison is the shortest-serving United States President.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 14:26:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 April 1841: Inauguration of John Tyler
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         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692086597</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Following the Death of President William Henry Harrison, Vice-President John Tyler was Inaugurated as the 10th President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 14:29:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 November - 1 December 1844: 1844 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692099673</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>James K. Polk of the Democratic Party went against Henry Clay of the Whig Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>James K. Polk won the election to be elected as the 11th President of the United States and his running mate, George M. Dallas, was elected as the 11th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Polk won with 170 Electoral Votes and 49.54% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>4 March 1845: Inauguration of James K. Polk</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692105574</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>James K. Polk was Inaugurated as the 11th President of the United States and George M. Dallas was Inaugurated as the 11th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 14:42:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 November 1848: 1848 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692118202</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This election had three candidates: Zachary Taylor of the Whig Party, Lewis Cass of the Democratic Party and Martin Van Buren of the Free Soil Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Zachary Taylor won the election to be elected as the 12th President of the United States and his running mate, Millard Fillmore, was elected as the 12th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Taylor won with 163 Electoral Votes and 47.3% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 14:50:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 March 1849: Inauguration of Zachary Taylor</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692124038</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Zachary Taylor was Inaugurated as the 12th President of the United States, and Millard Fillmore was Inaugurated as the 12th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 14:54:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 July 1850: Death of Zachary Taylor</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692129551</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Zachary Taylor died of Dysentery.</p><p><br/></p><p>Vice-President Millard Fillmore was present at the Death and was sworn-in as President the next day.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 14:57:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 July 1850: Inauguration of Millard Fillmore</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692148571</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Millard Fillmore was Inaugurated as the 13th President of the United States following the death of Zachary Taylor.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 15:08:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 November 1852: 1852 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692162023</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Franklin Pierce of the Democratic Party went against Winfield Scott of the Whig Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Franklin Pierce won the election to be elected as the 14th President of the United States and his running mate, William R. King was elected as the 13th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Franklin won with 254 Electoral Votes and 50.8% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 15:17:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1853: Inauguration of Franklin Pierce</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692168955</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Franklin Pierce was Inaugurated as the 14th President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>William R. King was unable to be Inaugurated as he was in Cuba, so he wrote to Congress asking if he could be sworn-in in Cuba. Congress agreed and set the date for his Inauguration as 24th March 1853.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 15:22:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 March 1853: Inauguration of William R. King</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692172876</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William R. King was Inaugurated as the 13th Vice-President of the United States while in Cuba making him the only VP sworn in while in a foreign country.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 15:25:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18 April 1853: Death of William R. King</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692176794</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Vice-President of the United States William R. King died of Tuberculosis.</p><p><br/></p><p>Franklin Pierce served the rest of his Presidential Term without a Vice-President.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 15:27:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 November 1856: 1856 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692187499</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This election had 3 candidates: James Buchanan of the Democratic Party, John C. Frémont of the Republican Party and Millard Fillmore of the Know Nothing Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>James Buchanan won the election to be elected as the 15th President of the United States and his running mate, John C. Breckinridge was elected as the 14th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Buchanan won with 174 Electoral Votes and 45.3% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 15:34:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1857: Inauguration of James Buchanan</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692194334</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>James Buchanan was Inaugurated as the 15th President of the United States, and John C. Breckinridge was Inaugurated as the 14th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 15:39:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1793: Second Inauguration of George Washington</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692202667</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George Washington was re-Inaugurated as the 1st President of the United States and John Adams was Re-Inaugurated as the 1st Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 15:45:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 April 1812: Death of George Clinton</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692317965</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Vice-President of the United States died of unknown causes.</p><p><br/></p><p>He was the First VP of the United States to die in office.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 17:10:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 November 1860: 1860 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692355783</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The election had 4 candidates: Abraham Lincoln of the Republican Party, Vice-President John C. Breckinridge of the Southern Democratic Party, John Bell of the Constitutional Union Party and Stephen A. Douglas of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th President of the United States and his running mate, Hannibal Hamlin was elected as the 15th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p> </p><p> Lincoln won the election with 180 Electoral Votes and 39.7% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 17:41:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 March 1861: Inauguration of Hannibal Hamlin</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692361540</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Hannibal Hamlin was Inaugurated as the 15th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Hannibal was Inaugurated before Lincoln so he could start presiding over the Senate immediately.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 17:46:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1861: First Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692370462</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Abraham Lincoln was Inaugurated as the 16th President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 17:54:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 November 1864: 1864 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692377553</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Abraham Lincoln of the National Union Party went against George B. McClellan of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Lincoln won the election to be re-elected as the 16th President of the United States and his running mate, Andrew Johnson, became the 17th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Lincoln won the election with 212 Electoral Votes and 55.02% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 18:00:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1865: Second Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692384395</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Abraham Lincoln was re-Inaugurated as the 16th President of the United States, and Andrew Johnson was Inaugurated as the 17th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 18:06:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 April 1865: Assassination of Abraham Lincoln</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692390628</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>16th President of the United States Abraham Lincoln was Assassinated at Ford's Theatre while watching <em>Our American Cousin </em>by John Wilkes Booth<em>.</em></p><p><br/></p><p>Vice-President<em> </em>of the United States Andrew Johnson was sworn-in as President the next day.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 18:12:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 April 1865: Death of John Wilkes Booth</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692393776</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>John Wilkes Booth was shot by Union Troops in the neck and died soon after.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 18:14:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 April 1865: Inauguration of Andrew Johnson</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692398167</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>16th Vice-President of the United States Andrew Johnson was Inaugurated as the 17th President of the United States following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 18:18:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 November 1868: 1868 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692406331</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Ulysses S. Grant of the Republican Party went against Horatio Seymour of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Ulysses S. Grant won the election to be elected as the 18th President of the United States and his running mate, Schuyler Colfax was elected as the 17th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Grant won with 214 Electoral Votes and 52.66% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 18:25:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 November 1872: 1872 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692413687</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Ulysses S. Grant of the Republican Party went against Horace Greenley of the Liberal Republic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Ulysses S. Grant won the election to be re-elected as the 18th President of the United States and his running mate, Henry Wilson was elected as the 18th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Grant won with 286 Electoral Votes and 55.6% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 18:31:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1869: First Inauguration of Ulysses S. Grant</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692419179</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Ulysses S. Grant was Inaugurated as the 18th President of the United States and Schuyler Colfax was Inaugurated as the 17th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 18:36:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1873: Second Inauguration of Ulysses S. Grant</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692423031</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Ulysses S. Grant was re-Inaugurated as the 18th President of the United States and Henry Wilson was Inaugurated as the 18th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 18:40:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 November 1875: Death of Henry Wilson</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692427830</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>18th Vice-President of the United States died while in office of a stroke.</p><p><br/></p><p>Ulysses S. Grant served the rest of his second Presidential Term without a Vice-President.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 18:44:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 November 1876: 1876 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692483406</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Rutherford B. Hayes of the Republican Party went against Samuel J. Tilden of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Rutherford B. Hayes won the election to be elected as the 19th President of the United States and his running mate, William A. Wheeler was elected as the 19th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Hayes won with 185 Electoral Votes, however he lost the popular vote. Hayes got 47.9% of the Popular Vote and Tilden got 50.9% of the Popular Vote.</p><p><br/></p><p>Hayes won the election by 1 Electoral vote. Hayes got 185 and Tilden got 184.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 19:35:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 March 1877: Inauguration of Rutherford B. Hayes</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692486829</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Rutherford B. Hayes was Inaugurated as the 19th President of the United States and William A. Wheeler was Inaugurated as the 19th Vice-President of the United States.  </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 19:39:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 November 1880: 1880 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692491895</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>James A. Garfield of the Republican Party went against Winfield Scott Hancock of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>James A. Garfield won the election to be elected as the 20th President of the United States and his running mate, Chester A. Arthur was elected as the 20th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Garfield won with 214 Electoral Votes and 48.32% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 19:43:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1881: Inauguration of James A. Garfield</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692494899</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>James A. Garfield was Inaugurated as the 20th President of the United States and Chester A. Arthur was Inaugurated as the 20th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 19:46:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 September 1881: Death of James A. Garfield</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692500395</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President James A. Garfield died of Sepsis and Pneumonia due to complications of being shot and due to his doctor being an idiot and giving him a severe infection when trying to remove the bullet.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 19:52:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 September 1881: Inauguration of Chester A. Arthur</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692505069</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>20th Vice-President of the United States, Chester A. Arthur was Inaugurated as the 21st President of the United States following the death of the 20th President of the United States, James A. Garfield.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 19:56:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 November 1884: 1884 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692510418</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Grover Cleveland of the Democratic Party went against James G. Blaine of the Republican Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Grover Cleveland won the election to be elected as the 22nd President of the United States and his running mate, Thomas A. Hendricks was elected as the 21st Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Cleveland won with 219 Electoral Votes and 48.8% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 20:01:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1885: First Inauguration of Grover Cleveland</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692516036</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Grover Cleveland was Inaugurated as the 22nd President of the United States and Thomas A. Hendricks was Inaugurated as the 21st Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 20:07:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 November 1885: Death of Thomas A. Hendricks</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692522867</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>21st Vice-President of the United States Thomas A. Hendricks died of a heart attack.</p><p><br/></p><p>Grover Cleveland served the rest of his First Presidential Term without a Vice-President.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 20:15:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 November 1888: 1888 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692527948</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Grover Cleveland of the Democratic Party went against Benjamin Harrison of the Republican Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Benjamin Harrison won the election to be elected as the 23rd President of the United States and his running mate, Levi P. Morton was elected as the 22nd Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Harrison won with 233 Electoral Votes but lost the Popular Vote to Cleveland who got 48.6% of the Popular Vote and Harrison got 47.8% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 20:21:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1889: Inauguration of Benjamin Harrison</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692531141</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Benjamin Harrison was Inaugurated as the 23rd President of the United States and Levi P. Morton was Inaugurated as the 22nd Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 20:24:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 November 1892: 1892 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692537973</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This election had 3 candidates: President Benjamin Harrison of the Republican Party, Grover Cleveland of the Democratic Party and James B. Weaver of the Populist Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Grover Cleveland won the election to be elected as the 24th President of the United States and his running mate, Adlai Stevenson I was elected as the 23rd Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Cleveland won the election with 277 Electoral Votes and 46.0% of the Popular Vote.</p><p><br/></p><p>Grover Cleveland was the first President of the United States to serve two non-consecutive terms.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 20:32:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1893: Second Inauguration of Grover Cleveland</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692540517</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Grover Cleveland was Inaugurated as the 24th President of the United States and Adlai Stevenson I was Inaugurated as the 23rd Vice-President of the United States. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 20:35:58 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692540517</guid>
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         <title>3 November 1896: 1896 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692545449</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William McKinley of the Republican Party went against William Jennings Bryan of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>William McKinley won the election to be elected as the 25th President of the United States and his running mate, Garret Hobart was elected as the 24th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>McKinley won with 271 Electoral Votes and 51.0% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-20 20:42:23 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3692545449</guid>
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         <title>4 March 1897: First Inauguration of William McKinley</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693542930</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William McKinley was Inaugurated as the 25th President of the United States and Garret Hobart was Inaugurated as the 24th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 11:43:05 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693542930</guid>
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         <title>21 November 1899: Death of Garret Hobart</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693545884</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>24th Vice-President of the United States Garret Hobart died of Heart Failure.</p><p><br/></p><p>William McKinley served the rest of his first Presidential Term without a Vice-President.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 11:46:44 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693545884</guid>
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         <title>6 November 1900: 1900 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693549549</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President William McKinley of the Republican Party went against William Jennings Bryan of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>William McKinley won the election to be re-elected as the 25th President of the United States and his running mate, Theodore Roosevelt was elected as the 25th Vice-president of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>McKinley won with 292 Electoral Votes and 51.6% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 11:50:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1901: Second Inauguration of William McKinley</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693552255</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William McKinley was re-Inaugurated as the 25th President of the United States and Theodore Roosevelt was Inaugurated as the 25th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 11:53:53 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693552255</guid>
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         <title>14 September 1901: Death of William McKinley</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693555486</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President of the United States William McKinley died of Gangrene caused by his gunshot wounds.</p><p><br/></p><p>Vice-President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt was Inaugurated the same day as President of the United States. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 11:57:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 September 1901: First Inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693557384</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Vice-President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt was Inaugurated as the 26th President of the United States following the death of President William McKinley.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 12:00:02 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693557384</guid>
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         <title>8 November 1904: 1904 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693562050</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Theodore Roosevelt of the Republican Party went against Alton B. Parker of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Theodore Roosevelt won the election to be re-elected as the 26th President of the United States and his running mate, Charles W. Fairbanks was elected as the 26th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Roosevelt won with 336 Electoral Votes and 56.4% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 12:04:40 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693562050</guid>
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         <title>4 March 1905: Second Inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693577824</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Theodore Roosevelt was re-Inaugurated as the 26th President of the United States and Charles W. Fairbanks was Inaugurated as the 26th Vice-President of the United States. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 12:22:43 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693577824</guid>
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         <title>3 November 1908: 1908 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693582315</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William Howard Taft of the Republican Party went against William Jennings Bryan of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>William Howard Taft won the election to be elected as the 27th President of the United States and his running mate, James S. Sherman was elected as the 27th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Taft won with 321 Electoral Votes and 51.6% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 12:27:30 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693582315</guid>
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         <title>30 October 1912: Death of James S. Sherman</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693586694</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Vice-President of the United States James S. Sherman died of Bright's Disease which he'd been suffering from since 1904.</p><p><br/></p><p>President William Howard Taft served the rest of his Presidential Term without a Vice-President.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 12:32:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1909: Inauguration of William Howard Taft</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693589712</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William Howard Taft was Inaugurated as the 27th President of the United States and James S. Sherman was Inaugurated as the 27th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 12:36:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 November 1912: 1912 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693606263</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This election had 4 Candidates: President William Howard Taft of the Republican Party, Woodrow Wilson of the Democratic Party, Theodore Roosevelt of the Progressive Party and Eugene V. Debs of the Socialist Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Woodrow Wilson won the election to be elected as the 28th President of the United States and his running mate, Thomas R. Marshall was elected as the 28th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Wilson won with 435 Electoral Votes and 41.8% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 12:54:02 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693606263</guid>
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         <title>4 March 1913: First Inauguration of Woodrow Wilson</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693610412</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Woodrow Wilson was Inaugurated as the 28th President of the United States and Thomas R. Marshall was Inaugurated as the 28th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 12:58:20 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693610412</guid>
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         <title>7 November 1916: 1916 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693622548</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Woodrow Wilson of the Democratic Party went against Charles Evans Hughes of the Republican Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Woodrow Wilson won the election to be re-elected as the 28th President of the United States and his running mate, Thomas R. Marshall was re-elected as the 28th Vice-president of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Wilson won with 277 Electoral Votes and 49.2% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 13:08:55 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693622548</guid>
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         <title>4 March 1917: Second Inauguration of Woodrow Wilson</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693626974</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Woodrow Wilson was re-Inaugurated as the 28th President of the United States and Thomas R. Marshall was re-Inaugurated as the 28th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 13:12:42 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693626974</guid>
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         <title>2 November 1920: 1920 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693637090</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Warren G. Harding of the Republican Party went against James M. Cox of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Warren G. Harding won the election to be elected as the 29th President of the United States and his running mate, Calvin Coolidge was elected as the 29th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Harding won with 404 Electoral Votes and 60.4% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 13:20:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1921: Inauguration of Warren G. Harding</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693641948</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Warren G. Harding was Inaugurated as the 29th President of the United States and Calvin Coolidge was Inaugurated as the 29th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 13:24:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 August 1923: Death of Warren G. Harding</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693646875</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President of the United States Warren G. Harding died of Pneumonia and Heart Problems.</p><p><br/></p><p>Vice-President of the United States Calvin Coolidge was Inaugurated as President of the United States the next day</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 13:28:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 August 1923: First Inauguration of Calvin Coolidge</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693652227</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Vice-President of the United States Calvin Coolidge was Inaugurated as the 30th President of the United States following the death of President of the United States Warren G. Harding.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 13:32:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 November 1924: 1924 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693659906</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This election had 3 Candidates: President Calvin Coolidge of the Republican Party, John W. Davis of the Democratic Party and Robert M. La Follette of the Progressive Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Calvin Coolidge won the election to be re-elected as the 30th President of the United States and his running mate, Charles G. Dawes was elected as the 30th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Coolidge won with 382 Electoral Votes and 54.0% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 13:39:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1925: Second Inauguration of Calvin Coolidge</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693663319</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Calvin Coolidge was re-Inaugurated as the 30th President of the United States and Charles G. Dawes was Inaugurated as the 30th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 13:42:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 November 1928: 1928 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693692035</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Herbert Hoover of the Republican Party went against Al Smith of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Herbert Hoover won the election to be elected as the 31st President of the United States and his running mate, Charles Curtis was elected as the 31st Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Hoover won with 444 Electoral Votes and 58.1% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 14:06:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1929: Inauguration of Herbert Hoover</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693698608</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Herbert Hoover was Inaugurated as the 31st President of the United States and Charles Curtis was Inaugurated as the 31st Vice-President of United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 14:11:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 November 1932: 1932 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693705790</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Herbert Hoover of the Republican Party went against Franklin D. Roosevelt of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Franklin D. Roosevelt won the election to be elected as the 32nd President of the United States and his running mate, John Nance Garter was elected as the 32nd Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Roosevelt won with 472 Electoral Votes and 57.4% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 14:17:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1933: First Inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693712206</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Franklin D. Roosevelt was Inaugurated as the 32nd President of the United States and John Nance Garner was Inaugurated as the 32nd Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 14:22:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 November 1936: 1936 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693718567</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the Democratic Party went against Alf Landon of the Republican Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Franklin D. Roosevelt won the election to be re-elected as the 32nd President of the United States and his running, John Nance Garter was re-elected as the 32nd Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Roosevelt won with 523 Electoral Votes and 60.8% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 14:27:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 January 1937: Second Inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693724868</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Franklin D. Roosevelt was re-Inaugurated as the 32nd President of the United States and John Nance Garner was re-Inaugurated as the 32nd Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 14:32:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 November 1940: 1940 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693738163</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the Democratic Party went against Wendell Willkie of the Republican Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Franklin D. Roosevelt won the election to be re-elected as the 32nd President of the United States and his running mate, Henry A. Wallace was elected as the 33rd Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Roosevelt won with 449 Electoral Votes and 54.7% of the Popular Vote.</p><p><br/></p><p>FDR is the only U.S. President to serve more than one term as President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 14:42:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 January 1941: Third Inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693743269</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Franklin D. Roosevelt was re-Inaugurated as the 32nd President of the United States and Henry A. Wallace was Inaugurated as the 33rd Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 14:47:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 November 1944: 1944 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693750442</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the Democratic Party went against Thomas E. Dewey of the Republican Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Franklin D. Roosevelt won the election and was re-elected as the 32nd President of the United States and his running mate, Harry Truman was elected as the 34th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Roosevelt won the election with 432 Electoral Votes and 53.4% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 14:53:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 January 1945: Fourth Inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693757144</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Franklin D. Roosevelt was re-Inaugurated as the 32nd President of the United States and Harry Truman was Inaugurated as the 34th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 14:58:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>12 April 1945: Death of Franklin D. Roosevelt</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693762291</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President of the United States Franklin D. Roosevelt died of cerebral haemorrhage.</p><p><br/></p><p>Vice-President of the United States Harry Truman was sworn in as the 33rd President of the United States the same day.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 15:03:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>12 April 1945: First Inauguration of Harry Truman</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693768795</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Vice-President of the United States Harry Truman was Inaugurated as the 33rd President of the United States following the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 15:06:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 November 1948: 1948 United States Presidential Election </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693779073</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This election had 3 candidates: President Harry Truman of the Democratic Party, Thomas E. Dewey of the Republican Party and Strom Thurmond of the States' Rights Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Harry Truman won the election to be re-elected as the 33rd President of the United States and his running mate, Alben W. Barkley was elected as the 35th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Truman won with 303 Electoral Votes and 49.55% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 15:15:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 January 1949: Second Inauguration of Harry Truman</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693786180</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Harry Truman was re-Inaugurated as the 33rd President of the United States and Alben W. Barkley was Inaugurated as the 35th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 15:21:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 November 1952: 1952 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693819864</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Dwight D. Eisenhower of the Republican Party went against Adlai Stevenson II of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Dwight D. Eisenhower won the election to be elected as the 34th President of the United States and his running mate, Richard Nixon (Oh, God. He's here now) was elected as the 36th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Eisenhower won with 442 Electoral Votes and 55.2% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 15:49:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 January 1953: First Inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693824762</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Dwight D. Eisenhower was Inaugurated as the 34th President of the United States and Richard Nixon was Inaugurated as the 36th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 15:53:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 November 1956: 1956 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693831172</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Dwight D. Eisenhower of the Republican Party went against Adlai Stevenson II of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Dwight D. Eisenhower won the election to be re-elected as the 34th President of the United States and his running mate, Richard Nixon was re-elected as the 36th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Eisenhower won the election with 457 Electoral Votes and 57.4% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 15:59:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 January 1957: Second Inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693835845</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Dwight D. Eisenhower was re-Inaugurated as the 34th President of the United States and Richard Nixon was re-Inaugurated as the 36th Vice-President of the United States. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 16:04:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 November 1960: 1960 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693841452</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Vice-President Richard Nixon of the Republican Party went against John F. Kennedy of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>John F. Kennedy won the election to be elected as the 35th President of the United States and his running mate, Lyndon B. Johnson was elected as the 36th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Kennedy won with 303 Electoral Votes and 49.72% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 16:09:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 September 1960: First United States Presidential Election Debate</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693856314</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Vice-President Richard Nixon faced off against John F. Kennedy in the First United States Presidential Debate.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election had 4 debates and then they stopped until 1976 when they became a regular staple of Presidential Elections.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 16:22:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 January 1961: Inauguration of John F. Kennedy</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693860618</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>John F. Kennedy was Inaugurated as the 35th President of the United States and Lyndon B. Johnson was Inaugurated as the 37th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 16:26:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 November 1963: First Inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693864191</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Vice-President of the United States Lyndon B. Johnson was Inaugurated as the 36th President of the United States following the death of President of the United States John F. Kennedy.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 16:30:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 November 1964: 1964 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693869315</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Lyndon B. Johnson of the Democratic Party went against Barry Goldwater of the Republican Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Lyndon B. Johnson won the election to be re-elected as the 36th President of the United States and his running mate, Hubert Humphrey was elected as the 38th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Johnson won with 486 Electoral Votes and 61.1% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 16:35:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 January 1965: Second Inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693872755</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Lyndon B. Johnson was re-Inaugurated as the 36th President of the United States and Hubert Humphrey was Inaugurated as the 38th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 16:39:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 November 1968: 1968 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693891102</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This election had 3 candidates: Vice-President Hubert Humphrey of the Democratic Party, Richard Nixon of the Republican Party and George Wallace of the American Independent Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Richard Nixon won the election to be elected as 37th President of the United States and his running mate, Spiro Agnew was elected as the 39th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Nixon won with 301 Electoral Votes and 43.4% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 16:57:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 January 1969: First Inauguration of Richard Nixon </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693909399</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Richard Nixon was Inaugurated as the 37th President of the United States and Spiro Agnew was Inaugurated as the 39th vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 17:17:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 November 1972: 1972 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693919034</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Richard Nixon of the Republican Party went against George McGovern of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Richard Nixon won the election to be re-elected as the 37th President of the United States and his running mate, Spiro Agnew was re-elected as the 39th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Nixon won with 520 Electoral Votes and 60.7% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 17:28:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 January 1973: Second Inauguration of Richard Nixon</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693922958</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Richard Nixon was re-Inaugurated as the 37th President of the United States and Spiro Agnew was re-Inaugurated as the 39th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 17:32:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 October 1973: Resignation of Spiro Agnew</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693930124</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Vice-President of the United States, Spiro Agnew resigned after pleading no contest to a charge of tax evasion.  </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 17:40:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 December 1973: Affirmation of Gerald Ford as Vice-President</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693937068</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Gerald Ford was nominated as Agnew's successor as Vice-President of the United States by President Richard Nixon.</p><p><br/></p><p>After reaching a majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate, he was confirmed as the 40th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 17:47:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 August 1974: Inauguration of Gerald Ford</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693939839</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Vice-President of the United States Gerald Ford was Inaugurated as the 38th President of the United States following the resignation of Richard Nixon as President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 17:50:38 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693939839</guid>
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         <title>19 December 1974: Affirmation of Nelson Rockefeller as Vice-President</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693943676</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Nelson Rockefeller was nominated as Vice-President of the United States by President Gerald Ford following Ford's ascendency to President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>After gaining a majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate, Rockefeller was confirmed as the 41st Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 17:55:29 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693943676</guid>
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         <title>8 September 1974: Pardon of Richard Nixon</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693946738</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed as President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 17:59:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 November 1976: 1976 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693952978</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Gerald Ford of the Republican Party went against Jimmy Carter of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Jimmy Carter won the election to be elected as the 39th President of the United States and his running mate, Walter Mondale was elected as the 42nd Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Carter won the election with 297 Electoral Votes and 50.1% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 18:06:16 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693952978</guid>
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         <title>20 January 1977: Inauguration of Jimmy Carter</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693955494</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Jimmy Carter was Inaugurated as the 39th President of the United States and Walter Mondale was Inaugurated as the 42nd Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 18:08:08 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693955494</guid>
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         <title>4 November 1980: 1980 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693963947</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This election had 3 candidates: President Jimmy Carter of the Democratic Party, Ronald Reagan of the Republican Party and John B. Anderson who stood as an Independent.</p><p><br/></p><p>Ronald Reagan won the election to be elected as the 40th President of the United States and his running mate, George H. W. Bush was elected as the 43rd Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Reagan won with 489 Electoral Votes and 50.7% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 18:18:04 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693963947</guid>
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         <title>20 January 1981: First Inauguration of Ronald Reagan</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693966767</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Ronald Reagan was Inaugurated as the 40th President of the United States and George H. W. Bush was Inaugurated as the 43rd Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 18:21:01 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3693966767</guid>
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         <title>6 November 1984: 1984 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694015353</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Ronald Reagan of the Republican Party went against Walter Mondale of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Ronald Reagan won the election to be re-elected as the 40th President of the United States and his running mate, George H. W. Bush was re-elected as the 43rd Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Reagan won with 525 Electoral Votes and 58.8% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 19:20:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 January 1985: Second Inauguration of Ronald Reagan</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694017554</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Ronald Reagan was re-Inaugurated as the 40th President of the United States and George H. W. Bush was re-Inaugurated as the 43rd Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 19:22:57 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694017554</guid>
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         <title>8 November 1988: 1988 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694020524</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Vice-President George H. W. Bush of the Republican Party went against Michael Dukakis of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>George H. W. Bush won the election to be elected as the 41st President of the United States and his running mate, Don Quayle was elected as the 44th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Bush won the election with 426 Electoral Votes and 53.4% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 19:26:58 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694020524</guid>
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         <title>20 January 1989: Inauguration of George H. W. Bush</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694022551</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George H. W. Bush was Inaugurated as the 41st President of the United States and Don Quayle was Inaugurated as the 44th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 19:29:14 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694022551</guid>
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         <title>3 November 1992: 1992 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694028005</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This election had 3 candidates: President George H. W. Bush of the Republican Party, Bill Clinton of the Democratic Party and Ross Perot who stood as an Independent.</p><p><br/></p><p>Bill Clinton won the election to be elected as the 42nd President of the United States and his running mate, Al Gore was elected as the 45th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Clinton won the election with 370 Electoral Votes and 43.0% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 19:37:13 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694028005</guid>
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         <title>20 January 1993: First Inauguration of Bill Clinton</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694030352</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Bill Clinton was Inaugurated as the 42nd President of the United States and Al Gore was Inaugurated as the 45th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 19:40:26 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694030352</guid>
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         <title>5 November 1996: 1996 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694038064</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This election had 3 candidates: President Bill Clinton of the Democratic Party, Bob Dole of the Republican Party and Ross Perot of the Reform Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Bill Clinton won the election to be re-elected as the 42nd President of the United States and his running mate, Al Gore was re-elected as the 45th Vice-President of the United States. </p><p><br/></p><p>Clinton won with 379 Electoral Votes and 49.2% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 19:49:58 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694038064</guid>
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         <title>20 January 1997: Second Inauguration of Bill Clinton</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694039842</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Bill Clinton was re-Inaugurated as the 42nd President of the United States and Al Gore was re-Inaugurated as the 45th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 19:52:06 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694039842</guid>
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         <title>20 January 2021: Inauguration of Joe Biden</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694042043</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Joe Biden was Inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States and Kamala Harris was Inaugurated as the 49th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 19:54:57 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694042043</guid>
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         <title>7 November 2000: 2000 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694046468</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Vice-President Al Gore of the Democratic Party went against George W. Bush of the Republican Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>George W. Bush won the election to be elected as the 43rd President of the United States and his running mate, Dick Cheney was elected as the 46th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Bush won with 271 Electoral Votes, however he lost the Popular Vote to Al Gore who got 48.4% compared to Bush' 47.9%</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 20:00:27 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694046468</guid>
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         <title>20 January 2001: First Inauguration of George W. Bush</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694047999</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George W. Bush was Inaugurated as the 43rd President of the United States and Dick Cheney was Inaugurated as the 46th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 20:02:47 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694047999</guid>
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         <title>2 November 2004: 2004 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694052765</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President George W. Bush of the Republican Party went against John Kerry of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>George W. Bush won the election to be re-elected as the 43rd President of the United States and his running mate, Dick Cheney was re-elected as the 46th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Bush won the election with 286 Electoral Vote and 50.7% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 20:07:58 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694052765</guid>
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         <title>20 January 2005: Second Inauguration of George W. Bush</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694056043</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George W. Bush was re-Inaugurated as the 43rd President of the United States and Dick Cheney was re-Inaugurated as the 46th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 20:12:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 November 2008: 2008 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694060171</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Barack Obama of the Democratic Party went against John McCain of the Republican Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Barack Obama won the election to be elected as the 44th President of the United States and his running mate, Joe Biden became the 47th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Obama won with 365 Electoral Votes and 52.9% of the Popular Vote. </p><p><br/></p><p>Obama was the first African-American United States President and the first President of the United States of colour.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 20:19:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 January 2009: First Inauguration of Barack Obama</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694063543</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Barack Obama was Inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States and Joe Biden was Inaugurated as the 47th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 20:24:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 November 2012: 2012 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694067674</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Barack Obama of the Democratic Party and Mitt Romney of the Republican Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Barack Obama to be re-elected as the 44th President of the United States and his running mate, Joe Biden was re-elected as the 47th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Obama won with 332 Electoral Votes and 51.1% of the Popular Vote.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 20:31:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 January 2013: Second Inauguration of Barack Obama</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694069778</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Barack Obama was re-Inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States and Joe Biden was re-Inaugurated as the 47th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 20:35:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 November 2016: 2016 United States Presidential Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694073476</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Donald Trump of the Republican Party faced against Hilary Clinton of the Democratic Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Donald Trump won the election to be elected as the 45th President of the United States and his running mate, Mike Pence was elected as the 48th Vice-President of the United States.</p><p><br/></p><p>Trump won with 304 Electoral Votes, however he lost the Popular Vote to Hilary Clinton who got 48.2% of the Popular Vote and Trump got 46.1% of the Popular Vote.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 20:41:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 January 2017: First Inauguration of Donald Trump</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694075940</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Donald Trump was Inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States and Mike Pence was Inaugurated as the 48th Vice-President of the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 20:46:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1799: Start of Fries&#39;s Rebellion</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694453882</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Framers in Pennsylvania lead a revolt against the House Tax, also known as the Window Tax.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1800: End of Fries&#39;s Rebellion</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694454534</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The rebellion failed and the tax stayed in place.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 13:00:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 August 1786: Start of Shay&#39;s Rebellion</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694455903</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Revolts started in Western Massachusetts and Worcester in response to the higher taxes imposed due to the United States' debt crisis.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 13:04:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>February 1787: End of Shay&#39;s Rebellion</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694456981</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The rebellion failed and this event later lead to the Constitutional Convention being established which was set up to revise the Articles of Confederation and later lead to the Constitution of the United States being drafted.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>15 December 1791: First Amendment to the United States Constitution Adopted </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694458428</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The First Amendment outlines the right to free speech, freedom of religion, freedom of expression and freedom of press.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 13:09:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 December 1791: Second Amendment to the United States Constitution Adopted </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694459546</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Second Amendment outlines the right to bear and keep arms.</p><p><br/></p><p>This amendment is the most controversial in the Constitution and has faced many attempts to repeal or amend it</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 13:12:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 December 1791: Third Amendment to the United States Constitution Adopted</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694461095</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The amendment restricted soldiers from sheltering in the homes of citizens without the owner's consent.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 13:15:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 December 1791: Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution Adopted</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694464274</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable stop and searches. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 13:22:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>15 December 1791: Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution Adopted</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694465664</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Eight Amendment restricts cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bills and excessive bail.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 13:24:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 February 1870: Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694472033</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Fifteenth Amendment denied the federal government from restricting any persons' right to vote on account of race, colour or previous servitude.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 13:37:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 January 1919: Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution Adopted</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694474302</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Eighteenth Amendment prohibited the sale and purchase of alcohol. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 13:43:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 December 1933: Twenty-First Amendment to the United States Constitution Adopted</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694508794</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The amendment repealed the Eighteenth Amendment and made the purchase and sale of alcohol legal.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 14:53:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 August 1920: Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694512086</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Nineteenth Amendment prohibited the federal government from denying a citizens right to vote on the basis of gender, finally giving women the vote in the United States.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 15:00:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 January 1933: Twentieth Amendment to the United States Adopted</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694513735</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Twentieth Amendment moved the Inauguration date of the President and Vice President from March 4 to January 20 and moved the start of Congress' term from 4 March to 3 January.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 15:04:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 March 1961: Twenty-Third Amendment to the United States Constitution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694515756</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Twenty-Third Amendment gave the District of Columbia the right to participate in Presidential Elections.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 15:08:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 May 1801: Start of First Barbary War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694519249</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was fought between the United States, Sweden and the Kingdom of Sicily against the Ottoman Tripolitania over disputes regarding tributary payments in exchange for a cessation of Tripolitanian commerce raiding at sea.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 15:15:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 June 1805: End of First Barbary War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694521184</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a United States Victory, in the treaty the United States agreed to give up Derna and to pay £60,000 for every prisoner they return.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1785: Start of American-Algerian War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694523050</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was fought between the Regency of Algiers against the United States after Algiers realized American Merchant shipping was no longer under the Royal Navy.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 15:22:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1793: End of American-Algerian War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694524404</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Algiers won the war and the United States agreed to pay a tribute to them.</p><p><br/></p><p>This also lead to the establishment of the United States Navy.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 15:24:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1618: Start of Dutch-Barbary War </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694526097</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war was fought by the Dutch Republic against the Regency of Algiers and the Eyalet of Tunis.</p><p><br></p><p>The Dutch started the war to end Algiers and Tunis' attacks on their vessels.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 15:27:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1622: End of Dutch-Barbary War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694527265</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a Dutch Victory and a peace treaty was agreed and Tunis and Algiers not to attack them in order to maintain a prosperous economy.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 15:30:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1624: Dutch Expedition to Algiers</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694595275</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to Algiers decision not to honour the peace treaty made between the Dutch Republic and Algiers, the Dutch sent some ships to Algiers to kidnap some Algerians.</p><p><br/></p><p>Even though, Algiers finally agreed to honour the treaty, the Algerians were never returned.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 18:05:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>17-19 June 1815: Second Barbary War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694598140</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The United States declared war on Algiers to protect American interests and seize Algerian assets.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war ended with an American Victory and a treaty was signed with Algiers agreeing to leave America alone.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 18:13:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 August 1816: Bombardment of Algiers</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694599578</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The United Kingdom and the Netherlands launched an attack on Algiers to stop their slavery practices.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Bombardment ended with an Anglo-Dutch Victory and Algiers agreed to release 3,000 Christian Slaves. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 18:16:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1830: Start of French Conquest of Algeria</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694601128</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Conquest started when France launched a blockade around Algeria in response due to Algeria's refusal to pay debts to France for their slave trade.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 18:21:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 June  - 5 July 1830: Start of the Invasion of Algiers</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694602347</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>France launched an successful invasion of Algiers which saw France annex Algiers and the Regency of Algiers collapsed.</p><p><br/></p><p>This also marked the official start of the French Conquest of Algeria.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 18:25:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9-13 October 1837: Siege of Constantine</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>France launched a Siege on Constantine as part of their Conquest of Algeria.</p><p><br/></p><p>The siege ended in a French Victory and Constantine became a French territory.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1847: End of the French Conquest of Algeria</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694605434</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>France won the Conquest and Algeria became a French colony and was re-named as French Algeria.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 18:34:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 November 1954: Start of Algerian War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694607050</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Algerian National Revolt rose up in revolt against France for Independence.</p><p><br/></p><p>The war started with the Algerian Declaration of Independence.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 18:39:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 March 1962: End of Algerian War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694637682</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with an Algerian Victory and Algeria finally got Independence from France.</p><p><br/></p><p>The French loss also meant the end of the French Empire.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 20:17:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 January 1992: Start of Algerian Civil War </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694641047</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The civil war started between the Algerian Government and Islamist rebels.</p><p><br/></p><p>The civil war started with the Algerian coup d'etat in which Algerian President Chadli Bendjedid was ousted from office and the second round of the 1992 Algerian Parliamentary election was cancelled due to fears that Islamic Salvation Front would win a majority and turn Algeria into an Islamic State.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 20:29:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 February 2002: End of Algerian Civil War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694641894</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The civil war ended with the leader of the Islamic National Front being killed, and the Islamic National Front being banished banishing the prospect that Algeria could turn into an Islamic State.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>24-26 December 1994: Operation Rock Climber </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694643720</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Air France Flight 8969 was hijacked by members of the Armed Islamic Group of Algeria with the intent of detonating the plane over the Eiffel Tower or the Tour Montparnasse.</p><p><br/></p><p>The hijackers were stopped by the National Gendarmerie after the plane stopped at Marseille Airport to get a fuel change.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 20:40:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 July 1995: Paris RER Bombing</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694644539</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Members of the Armed Islamic Group of Algeria detonated an improvised explosive device on a French train in Paris.</p><p><br/></p><p>8 people were killed and 117 were injured.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>5 September 1717: Acts of Grace</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694646352</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George I of Great Britain issued a Royal Proclamation promising a pardon for all acts of piracy committed before the proclamation to all pirates who surrendered themselves by 1 July 1719.  </p>]]></description>
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         <title>21 - 22 November 1718: Battle of Ocracoke</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3694652492</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Blackbeard and his crew faced off against Great Britain off the coast of North Carolina.</p><p><br/></p><p>Blackbeard was shot five times and stabbed 20 times before dying, and his head was severed and displayed from British Lieutenant Robert Mayard's ship as a trophy.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-22 21:16:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 July 1945: 1945 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3695029682</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>There were 8 Party Leaders seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister Winston Churchill of the Conservative Party, Leader of the Opposition Clement Attlee of the Labour Party, Archibald Sinclair of the Liberal Party, Ernest Brown of the Liberal National Party, C. A. Smith of the Common Wealth Party, Harry Pollitt of the Communist Party of Great Britain, James McSparran of the Nationalist Party and Bob Edwards of the Independent Labour Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was to held to elect the 640 MPs for the next Parliament.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Labour Party won the election with 393 Seats and Clement Attlee became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.</p><p><br/></p><p>The composition of the 1945-1951 Parliament was as follows Labour won 393 Seats, The Conservative Party won 197 Seats, The Liberal Party won 12 seats, The Liberal National Party won 11 Seats, 16 Independent Candidates were elected, The Common Wealth Party won 1 seat, The Communist Party of Great Britain won 2 seats. The Nationalist Party won 2 seats and the Independent Labour Party won 3 seats.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-23 14:42:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1926: Balfour Declaration of 1926</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3695114162</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Balfour Declaration created the Commonwealth of Nations and declared that "autonomous Communities within the British Empire, equal in status, in no way subordinate one to another in any aspect of their domestic or external affairs, though united by a common allegiance to the Crown, and freely associated as members of the British Commonwealth of Nations"</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-23 17:07:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 December 1931: Statute of Westminster 1931</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3695139541</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act increased the self-governance of British Dominions in the British Empire.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-23 17:55:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 March 1665: Start of Second Anglo-Dutch War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3695162651</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started for control of the waters separating England and the Netherlands.</p><p><br/></p><p>Both sides wanted a short war, as both sides couldn't afford a long one.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-23 18:42:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>31 July 1667: End of Second Anglo-Dutch War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3695163947</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended the Treaty of Breda which saw The Netherlands cede New Amsterdam to England, and England cede Guiana, Fort Amsterdam and Run to The Netherlands.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-23 18:45:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 June 1670: Secret Treaty of Dover</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3695165739</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty was signed by King Charles II of England and King Louis XIV of France.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Treaty was a secret diplomatic and military alliance between France and England.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-23 18:50:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 March 1672: Start of Third Anglo-Dutch War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3695188472</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started to limit Dutch dominance in trade and to support Charles II of England's cousin, William III of Orange', influence.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-23 19:40:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 February 1674: End of Third Anglo-Dutch War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3695189447</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Westminster between England and the Dutch Republic.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>1780: Start of Fourth Anglo-Dutch War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3695209839</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started over British and Dutch disagreements on the legality and conduct of Dutch trade with Britain's enemies in the American War of Independence.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-23 20:24:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1784: End of Fourth Anglo-Dutch War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3695211456</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a British Victory and The Netherlands ceded Nagapattinam to Great Britian.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Dutch Loss started the decline of the Dutch Empire and the rise of Britian as the main commercial power.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-23 20:28:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 September 1714: End of the War of the Spanish Succession</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3695218434</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended in a victory for Philip of Anjou who became Philip V of Spain, although part of the terms of recognition was for him to abandon his claims to the French Throne.</p><p><br></p><p>As part of the treaty, Spain ceded the Duchy of Milan, the Spanish Netherlands, Naples and Sardinia to Austria as well as Sicily to Savoy and Gibraltar to Britain.</p><p><br></p><p>France ceded Ypres, Tournai, Menen, Veurne, Fort Knokke and Warneton to Austria and France gained the Principality of Orange and Ubaye Valley. </p><p><br></p><p>The Dutch Republic also gained fortresses and Upper Guelders/</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-23 20:44:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 October 1750: Treaty of Madrid</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3696156830</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The treaty terminated the Asiento which meant the end of British slave-trading in Latin America.</p><p><br/></p><p>The treaty was signed between England and Spain.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-24 11:30:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 July 1758: Start of Conquest of New France</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3696215642</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Britain invaded New France because it would be a strong territorial and militaristic gain for the French and Indian War (which the conquest is part of).</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-24 12:23:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 September 1760: End of the Conquest of New France </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3696223632</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Britain successfully conquered New France annexing it into the British Empire under the new name of Province of Quebec.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-24 12:31:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 February 1950: 1950 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3698299879</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>There were 4 Party Leaders seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister Clement Attlee of the Labour Party, Leader of the Opposition Winston Churchill of the Conservative Party, Clement Davies of the Liberal Party and James McSparran of the Nationalist Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was held to elect all 625 Members of Parliament for the 1950-51 Parliament.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Labour Party won the election and Clement Attlee was re-elected as Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share for the 1950-51 Parliament is as follows: Labour won 315 seats, the Conservative Party won 298 seats, the Liberal Party won 10 seats and the Nationalist Party won 2 seats.</p><p><br/></p><p>The majority requirement  for Parliament at this time was 313 seats, so Labour's 315 seats was really close.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-25 17:47:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 October 1951: 1951 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3698344968</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The election had 4 candidates seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister Clement Attlee, Leader of the Opposition Winston Churchill, Clement Davies of the Liberal Party and William Norton of the Irish Labour Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was held to elect all 625 Members of Parliament for the 1951-55 Parliament, and because Labour sought to increase their majority.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Conservative Party won the election and Winston Churchill was elected as Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share of the 1951-55 Parliament is as follows: The Conservative Party won 321 seats, The Labour Party won 295 seats, The Liberal Party won 6 seats, 2 independent seats were won and Irish Labour won 1 seat.</p><p><br/></p><p>The amount of seats needed for a majoirty in this election was 313 seats.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-25 18:37:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 April 1955: Resignation of Winston Churchill</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3698352633</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Winston Churchill resigned as Prime Minister due to his failing health. </p><p><br/></p><p>Winston Churchill is often considered one of the greatest Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-25 18:43:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 April 1953: Knighting of Winston Churchill</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3698370190</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Winston Churchill was Knighted as a Knight Companion of the Garter by Elizabeth II for his services to the country during WWII.</p><p><br/></p><p>Winston Churchill became legally known as Sir Winston Churchill for the rest of his life.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-25 18:56:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 April 1955: Anthony Eden Becomes Prime Minister</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3698396904</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Deputy Prime Minister Anthony Eden succeded Winston Churchil as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following Churchill's resignation as Prime Minister.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>26 May 1955: 1955 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3698403650</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The election had 4 candidates seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister Anthony Eden of the Conservative Party, Leader of the Opposition Clement Attlee of the Labour Party, Clement Davies of the Liberal Party and Paddy McLogan of Sinn Féin.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was held to elect all 630 Members of Parliament for the 1955-59 Parliament.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Conservative Party won the election and Anthony Eden was re-elected as Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share of the 1955-59 Parliament is as follows: The Conservative Party won 345 seats, The Labour Party won 277 seats, The Liberal Party maintained the 6 seats they got in the 1951 General Election, and Sinn Féin won 2 seats.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>9 January 1957: Resignation of Anthony Eden</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3698407812</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Anthony Eden resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after being told by his doctors that his life was at stake if he stayed in office.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>10 January 1957: Harold Macmillian Becomes Prime Minister</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3698412522</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Chancellor of the Exchequer Harold Macmillian became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after a survey was taken between Cabinet members for Elizabeth II to know who they wanted as Prime Minister and they all unananimously chose Macmillian as Edens's successor.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>8 October 1959: 1959 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3698429084</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>There were 3 candidates seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister Harold Macmillan of the Conservative Party, Hugh Gaitskell of the Labour Party and Jo Grimond of the Liberal Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was held to elect all 630 Members of Parliament of the 1959-64 Parliament, a majority of 316 seats was needed for a party to win the election.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Conservative Party won the election and Harold Macmillan was re-elected as Prime Minister. </p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share of the 1959-64 Parliament was as follows: The Conservative Party won 365 seats, The Labour Party won 258 seats, The Liberal Party maintained the 6 seats they got in the 1955 General Election, and 1 independent MP was elected.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>18 October 1963: Resignation of Harold Macmillan</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3698434142</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Harold Macmillan resigned as Prime Minster of the United Kingdom citing health concerns following his operation for prostate cancer as the reason for his resignation.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-25 20:19:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 October 1963: Alec Douglas-Home Becomes Prime Minister</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3698438539</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Foreign Secretary Alec Douglas-Home was chosen by the Cabinet to be Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, although he was a controversial pick within the Conservative Party due to most people believing Harold Macmillan had pulled strings so Alce Douglas-Home could be the Prime Minister.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>15 October 1964: 1964 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3698446631</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>There were 3 candidates seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home of the Conservative Party, Leader of the Opposition Harold Wilson of the Labour Party and Jo Grimond of the Liberal Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was held to elect all 630 Members of Parliament of the 1964-66 Parliament, a majority of 316 seats was needed for a party to win the election.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Labour Party won the election and Harold Wilson was elected as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, ending 13 years of Conservative rule.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share for the 1964-66 Parliament was as follows: The Labour Party won 317 seats, The Conservative Party won 304 seats and The Liberal Party won 9 seats.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>31 March 1966: 1966 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3698457690</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>There were 4 candidates seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister Harold Wilson of the Labour Party, Leader of the Opposition Edward Heath of the Conservative Party, Jo Grimond of the Liberal Party and Gerry Fit of the Republican Labour Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Harold Wilson called this election to increase his majority, which was only 2 MPs.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was primarily held to elect all 630 Members of Parliament for the 1966-1970 Parliament.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Labour Party won the election, and Harold Wilson was re-elected as Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share of the 1966-1970  Parliament was as follows: The Labour Party won 364 seats, The Conservative Party won 253 seats, The Liberal Party won 12 seats and the Republican Labour Party won 1 seat.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-25 20:56:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18 June 1970: 1970 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3699401333</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Thee were 6 candidates for the Premiership: Prime Minister Harold Wilson of the Labour Party, Leader of the Opposition Edward Heath of the Conservative Party, Jeremy Thorpe of the Liberal Party, William Wolfe of the Scottish National Party, Ian Paisley of the Protestant Unionist Party and Gerry Fitt of the Republican Labour Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was held to elect all 630 Members of Parliament for the 1970-74 Parliament, a majority of 316 seats is needed for a party to form a Government.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Conservative Party won and Edward Heath was elected as Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share of the 1970-74 Parliament is as follows: The Conservative Party won 330 seats, The Labour Party won 288 seats, The Liberal Party won 6 seats, The Scottish National Party won 1 seat, The Republican Labour Party won 3 seats, The  Protestant Unionist Party won 1 seat, and an Independent Labour candidate was also elected.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>28 February 1974: 1974 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3699420094</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>There were 8 candidates seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister Edward Heath of the Conservative Party, Harold Wilson of the Labour Party, Jeremy Thorpe of The Liberal Party, William Wolfe of the Scottish National Party, Harry West of the Ulster Unionist Party, Gwynfor Evans of Plaid Cymru, Gerry Fitt of the Social Democratic Labour Party, William Craig of the Vanguard Party, Ian Paisley of the Democratic Unionist Party and Dick Taverne of the Democratic Labour Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Th election was held to elect all 635 Members of Parliament for the 1974-74 Parliament, A majority of 318 seats was needed for a party to form a Government.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Labour Party won the election and Harold Wilson was re-elected as Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share of the 1974-74 Parliament was as follows: The Labour Party won 301 seats, The Conservative Party won 297 seats, The Liberal Party won 14 seats, The Scottish National Party won 7 seats, The Ulster Unionist Party won 7 seats, Plaid Cymru won 2 seats, The Social Democratic Labour Party won 1 seat, The Vanguard Party won 3 seats, The Democratic Unionist Party won 1 seat, 1 Independent Labour candidate was elected, The Democratic Labour Party won 1 seat.</p><p><br/></p><p>This parliament was a hung parliament because because no party could gain an overall majority, Labour sought a coalition deal with The Liberals but was refused.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-26 10:40:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 October 1974: 1974 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3699435555</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>There were 9 candidates seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister Harold Wilson of the Labour Party, Leader of the Opposition Edward Heath of the Conservative Party, Jeremy Thorpe of The Liberal Party, William Wolfe of the Scottish National Party, Harry West of the Ulster Unionist Party, Gwynfor Evans of Plaid Cymru, Gerry Fitt of the Social Democratic Labour Party, William Craig of the Vanguard Party and Ian Paisely of the Democratic Unionist Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was held to elect all 635 Members of Parliament for the 1974-79 Parliament, and because Prime Minister Harold Wilson sought to gain a majority, which was 318 seats.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Labour Party won and Harold Wilson was re-elected as Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share of the 1974-79 Parliament was as follows: The Labour Party won 319 seats, The Conservative Party won 277 seats, The Liberal Party won 13 seats, The Scottish National Party won 11 seats, The Ulster Unionist Party won 6 seats, Plaid Cymru won 3 seats, The Social Democratic Labour Party won 1, The Vanguard Party won 3 seats, The Democratic Unionist Party won 1 seat, and 1 Independent Republican candidate was elected.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-26 10:55:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 May 1979: 1979 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3699459543</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>There were 10 candidates seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister James Callaghan of the Labour Party, Leader of the Opposition Margaret Thatcher of the Conservative Party, David Steel of the Liberal Party, William Wolfe of the Scottish National Party, Harry West of the Ulster Unionist Party, Gwynfor Evans of Plaid Cymru, Gerry Fitt of the Social Democratic Labour Party, Ian Paisley of the Democratic Unionist Party, Ernest Baird of the United Ulster Unionist Party and James Kilfedder of the Ulster Popular Unionist Party. </p><p><br/></p><p>The election was held to elect all 635 Members of Parliament for the 1979-83 Parliament, a majority of 318 seats was needed for a party to form a Government.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Conservative Party won and Margaret Thatcher was elected as the first female Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share of the 1979-83 Parliament is as follows: The Conservative Party won 339 seats, The Labour Party won 269 seats, The Liberal Party won 11 seats, The Scottish National Party won 2 seats, The Ulster Unionist Party won 5 seats, Plaid Cymru won 2 seats, The Social Democratic Labour Party won 1 seat, The Democratic Unionist Party won 3 seats, The United Ulster Unionist Party won 1 seat, The Ulster Popular Unionist Party won 1 seat, and 1 Independent Republican candidate was elected.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>5 April 1976: Resignation of Harold Wilson</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3699464636</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Harold Wilson resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom citing Labour's poor performance at the 1974 election and his poor approval ratings as his reason for resigning.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-26 11:23:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 April 1976: James Callaghan Becomes Prime Minister</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3699469318</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Jams Callaghan became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after winning the 1974 Labour Party Leadership Election with 176 votes, and also after Harold Wilson resigned.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-26 11:27:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 June 1983: 1983 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3699488705</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The election had 10 candidates seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher of the Conservative Party, Michael Foot of the Labour Party, David Steel &amp; Roy Jenkins of the Alliance Party (an alliance between the Liberal Party and Social Democratic Party), Gordon Wilson of the Scottish National Party, James Molyneaux of the Ulster Unionist Party, Ian Paisley of the Democratic Unionist Party, John Hume of the Social Democratic Labour Party, Dafydd Wigley of Plaid Cymru, Ruairí Ó Brádaigh of Sinn Féin and James Kilfedder of the Ulster Popular Unionist Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was held to elect all 650 Members of Parliament for the 1983-87 Parliament, a majority of 326 seats was needed for a party to form a Government.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Conservative Party won the election and Margaret Thatcher was re-elected as Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share of the 1983-97 Parliament was as follows: The Conservative Party won 397 seats, The Labour Party won 209 seats, The Alliance Party won 23 seats, The Scottish National Party won 2 seats, , The Ulster Unionist Party won 11 seats, The Democratic Unionist Party won 3 seats, The Social Democratic Labour Party won 1 seat, Plaid Cymru won 2 seats, Sinn Féin won 1 seat, The Ulster Popular Unionist Party won 1 seat.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-26 11:45:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 June 1987: 1987 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3699727819</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>There were 11 candidates seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher of the Conservative Party, Leader of the Opposition Neil Kinnock of the Labour Party, David Steel &amp; David Owens of the Alliance Party, Gordon Wilson of the Scottish National Party, James Molyneaux of the Ulster Unionist Party, John Hume of the Social Democratic Labour Party, Dafydd Elis-Thomas of Plaid Cymru, Ian Paisley of the Democratic Unionist Party, Gerry Adams of Sinn Féin and James Kilfedder of the Ulster Popular Unionist Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was to held to elect all 650 Members of Parliament for the 1987-92 Parliament, a majority of 326 seats was needed for a party to form a Government.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Conservative Party won the election and Margaret Thatcher was re-elected as Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share of the 1987-92 Parliament was as follows: The Conservative Party won 376 seats, The Labour Party won 229 seats, The Alliance Party won 22 seats, The Scottish National Party won 3 seats, The Ulster Unionist Party won 9 seats, The Social Democratic Labour Party won 3 seats, Plaid Cymru won 3 seats, The Democratic Unionist Party won 3 seats, Sinn Féin won 1 seat and The Ulster Popular Unionist Party won 1 seat.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-26 15:07:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 November 1990: Resignation of Margaret Thatcher</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3699737834</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Margaret Thatcher resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, due to challenges to her leadership in the 1990 Conservative Party Leadership Election.</p><p><br/></p><p>Margaret Thatcher was the longest-serving Prime Minister of the 20th Century serving 11 years in the office.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-26 15:16:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 November 1990: John Major Becomes Prime Minister</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3699745098</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Chancellor of the Exchequer John Major became Prime Minister after winning the Conservative Party Leadership Election unopposed on the third ballot.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-26 15:21:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 April 1992: 1992 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3699768030</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Three were 9 Candidates seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister John Major of the Conservative Party, Neil Kinnock of the Labour Party, Paddy Ashdown of the Liberal Democrats, Alex Salmond of the Scottish National Party, James Molyneaux of the Ulster Unionist Party, John Hume of the Social Democratic Labour Party, Dafydd Wigley of Plaid Cymru, Ian Paisley of the Democratic Unionist Party and James Kilfedder of the Ulster Popular Unionist Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was to held to elect all 651 Members of Parliament for the 1992-97 Parliament, a majority of 326 seats was needed for a party to form a Government.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Conservative Party and John Major was re-elected as Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share for the 1992-97 Parliament was as follows: The Conservative Party won 336 seats, The Labour Party won 271 seats, The Liberal Democrats won 20 seats, The Scottish National Party won 3 seats, The Ulster Unionist Party won 9 seats, The Social Democratic Labour Party won 4 seats, Plaid Cymru won 4 seats, The Democratic Unionist Party won 3 seats, The Ulster Popular Unionist Party won 1 seat.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-26 15:41:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 May 1997: 1997 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3699867118</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>There were 10 candidates seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister John Major of the Conservative Party, Leader of the Opposition Tony Blair of the Labour Party, Paddy Ashdown of the Liberal Democrats, Alex Salmond of the Scottish National Party, David Trimble of the Ulster Unionist Party, John Hume of the Social Democratic Labour Party, Dafydd Wigley of Plaid Cymru, Gerry Adams of Sinn Féin, Ian Paisley of the Democratic Unionist Party and Robert McCartney of the UK Unionist Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was held to elect all 651 Members of Parliament for the 1997-2001 Parliament, 330 seats were needed for a party to form a majority Government.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Labour Party won the election, ending 23 years of Conservative rule, Tony Blair was elected as Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share for the 1997-2001 Parliament was as follows: The Labour Party won 418 seats, The Conservative Party won 165 seats, The Liberal Democrats won 46 seats, The Scottish National Party won 6 seats, The Ulster Unionist Party won 10 seats, The Social Democratic Labour Party won 3 seats, Plaid Cymru won 4 seats, Sinn Féin won 2 seats, The Democratic Unionist Party won 2 seats, The UK Unionist Party won 1 seat and 1 Independent Candidate was elected.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-26 17:27:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 June 2001: 2001 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3699972506</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>There were 9 Candidates seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister Tony Blair of the Labour Party, William Hague of the Conservative Party, Charles Kennedy of the Liberal Democrats, John Swinney of the Scottish National Party, David Trimble of the Ulster Unionist Party, Ieuan Wyn Jones of Plaid Cymru, Ian Paisley of the Democratic Unionist Party, Gerry Adams of Sinn Féin, John Hume of the Social Democratic Labour Party and Richard Taylor of the Health Concern Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was held to elect all 659 Members of Parliament to the 2001-05 Parliament, 330 seats were needed for a party to form a majority Government.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Labour Party won the election and Tony Blair was re-elected as Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share for the 2001-05 Parliament was as follows: The Labour Party won 412 seats, The Conservative Party won 166 seats, The Liberal Democrats won 52 seats, The Scottish National Party won 5 seats, The Ulster Unionist Party won 6 seats, Plaid Cymru won 4 seats, The Democratic Unionist Party won 5 seats, Sinn Féin won 4 seats, The Social Democratic Labour Party won 3 seats and The Health Concern Party won 1 seat, </p>]]></description>
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         <title>5 April 2005: 2005 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3702467362</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>There were 11 Candidates seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister Tony Blair of the Labour Party, Michael Howard of the Conservative Party, Charles Kennedy of the Liberal Democrats, Alex Salmond of the Scottish National Party, Ian Paisley of the Democratic Unionist Party, Ieuan Wyn Jones of Plaid Cymru, Gerry Adams of Sinn Féin, David Trimble of the Ulster Unionist Party, Mark Durkan of the Social Democratic Labour Party, Linda Smith of the Respect Party and Richard Taylor of the Health Concern Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was held to elect all 646 Members of Parliament for the 2005/2010 Parliament, a 324 seats were needed for a party to form a majority Government.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Labour Party won the election, and Tony Blair was re-elected as Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share for the 2005/2010 Parliament was as follows: The Labour Party won 355 seats, The Conservative Party won 198 seats, The Liberal Democrats won 62 seats,  The Scottish National Party won 6 seats, The Democratic Unionist Party won 9 seats, Plaid Cymru won 3 seats, Sinn Féin won 5 seats, The Ulster Unionist Party won 1 seat, The Social Democratic Labour Party won 3 seats, The Respect Party won 1 seat, The Health Concern Party won 1 seat, and 1 independent MP was elected.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>27 June 2007: Resignation of Tony Blair</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3702473982</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Tony Blair resigned as Prime Minister and Leader of The Labour Party due to his falling popularity and concern Labour would lose the next election if he stayed.</p><p><br/></p><p>This ended Tony Blair's 10 year tenure as Prime Minister.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-28 14:01:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 June 2007: Gordon Brown Becomes Prime Minister</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3702477328</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>After winning the Labour Party Leadership Election unopposed, Gordon Brown became Leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-28 14:05:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 May 2010: 2010 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3702518108</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>There were 10 Candidates seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the Labour Party, Leader of the Opposition David Cameron of the Conservative Party, Nick Clegg of the Liberal Democrats, Peter Robinson of the Democratic Unionist Party, Alex Salmond of the Scottish National Party, Gerry Adams of Sinn Féin, Ieuan Wyn Jones of Plaid Cymru, Margaret Ritchie of the Social Democratic Labour Party, Caroline Lucas of the Green Party and David Ford of the Alliance Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was held to elect all 650 Members of Parliament for the 2010-2015 Parliament, 326 seats were needed for a party to form a majority Government.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Conservative Party won the election, and David Cameron was elected as Prime Minister, ending 13 years of Labour rule.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share for the 2010-2015 Parliament was as follows: The Conservative Party won 306 seats, The Labour Party won 258 seats, The Liberal Democrats won 57 seats, The Democratic Unionist Party won 8 seats, The Scottish National Party won 6 seats, Sinn Féin won 5 seats, Plaid Cymru won 3 seats, The Social Democratic Labour Party won 3 seats, The Green Party won 1 seat, The Alliance Party won 1 seat and 1 Independent Candidate was elected.</p><p><br/></p><p>Due to The Conservatives not being able to maintain a majority, they started talks with the Liberal Democrats to form a coalition Government, the first since the WWII coalition Government between the Conservatives and Labour.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>20 May 2010: Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition Formed</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3702523141</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>An agreement was reached between The Conservative Party and The Liberal Democrats to form a coalition Government.</p><p><br/></p><p>As a result of the talks, Nick Clegg became the Deputy Prime Minister and the cabinet became a Conservative-Lib Dem Cabinet.</p><p><br/></p><p>It was also agreed that the Coalition would end at the next election.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>7 May 2015: 2015 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3703916425</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>There were 11 Candidates for the Premiership: Prime Minister David Cameron of the Conservative Party, Leader of the Opposition Ed Miliband of the Labour Party, Nicola Sturgeon of the Scottish National Party, Nick Clegg of the Liberal Democrats, Peter Robinson of the Democratic Unionist Party, Gerry Adams of Sinn Féin, Leanne Wood of Plaid Cymru, Alasdair McDonnell of the Social Democratic Labour Party, Mike Nesbitt of the Ulster Unionist Party, Nigel Farage of the UK Independence Party and Natalie Bennett of the Green Party of England and Wales.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was held to elect all 650 seats of Parliament for the 2015-2017 Parliament, a majority of 326 seats was needed for a party to form a majority Government.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Conservative Party won the election, and David Cameron was re-elected as Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share of the 2015-2017 Parliament was as follows: The Conservative Party won 330 seats, The Labour Party won 232 seats, The Scottish National Party won 56 seats, The Liberal Democrats won 8 seats, The Democratic Unionist Party won 8 seats, Sinn Féin won 4 seats, Plaid Cymru won 3 seats, The Social Democratic and Labour Party won 3 seats, The Ulster Unionist Party won 2 seats, The UK Independence Party won 1 seat, The Green Party of England and Wales won 1 seat and 1 Independent Candidate was elected.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-30 20:40:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 July 1967: Sexual Offences Act 1967</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3705077671</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act decriminalised Homosexual acts in private between consensual men 21 and older in England and Wales.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-01 13:44:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 March 1534: Buggery Act 1533</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3705105987</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act criminalized Homosexual acts in England under a charge of sodomy.</p><p><br/></p><p>Anel sex was banned, but oral sex remained legal.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-01 14:02:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 September 1627 – 28 October 1628: Siege of La Rochelle</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3705186511</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>A siege started in La Rochelle, France between Royalist forces of King Louis XIII of France and the Huguenots.</p><p><br/></p><p>King Charles I of England chose to aid the Huguenots in the hopes that in their victory, Charles could become King of France.</p><p><br/></p><p>The siege ended with a Royalist Victory, and the rebellions by the Huguenots ended.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-01 14:49:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 June 1628: Petition of Right</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3705194654</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The main purpose of the Petition was to limit the King's power to levy taxes.</p><p><br/></p><p>Charles I signed it to avoid a rebellion.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-01 14:54:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 March 1629: Adjournment of the 3rd Parliament of Charles I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3705207552</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Charles prorogued Parliament following increased hostility in the House of Commons about the issue of tonnage and poundage. he also arrested nine of the protagonists and sent them to the Tower of London.</p><p><br/></p><p>This started the period of 'personal rule'</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-01 15:01:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 February 1640: Summoning of the Short Parliament</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3705217636</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Charles I recalled Parliament to obtain funds for the military in Scotland.</p><p><br/></p><p>However, Parliament wasn't interested and chose to continue the debate they were carrying out before Parliament was prorogued, and Charles' offer of ceasing ship money, did not impress them.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-01 15:07:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>May 1640: Attack on Lambeth Palace</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3705222547</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>An armed mob attacked Lambeth Palace claiming they wanted to speak to the Archbishop of Canterbury who they blamed for the dissolving of the Short Parliament.</p><p><br/></p><p>The attack failed and many of the participants were arrested or executed.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-01 15:11:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5 May 1640: Dissolution of the Short Parliament </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3705225996</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Charles was fed up by the lack of progress being made by Parliament and dissolved it.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-01 15:13:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 January 1642: Attempted Arrest of the Five Members</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3705234199</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Charles I entered Parliament seeking to arrest 5 Members of Parliament on a charge of treason.</p><p><br/></p><p>However, the Five Members weren't in the Chamber as they had been previously informed of the Kings intent to arrest them.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-01 15:18:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 February 1641: Triennial Acts</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3705240036</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act declared that Parliament must meet for at least a 50 day session once every three years to prevent a monarch from reigning without the guidance of Parliament.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-01 15:21:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 September 1810: Start of Mexican War of Independence</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3706693693</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started because the Spanish Territory of New Spain sought Independence from the Spanish Empire. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-02 11:04:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 September 1821: End of Mexican War of Independence</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3706705746</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a Mexican Victory and the First Mexican Empire was established.</p><p><br/></p><p>This was a major loss for Spain massively limiting their power and influence in America.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-02 11:15:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>February 1519: Start of Spanish Conquest of the Aztecs</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3706710581</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Spanish Empire invaded the Aztec Empire with the intent of annexing it.</p><p><br/></p><p>This was the first Spanish Conquest in the Americas.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-02 11:19:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>13 August 1521: End of the Spanish Conquest of the Aztecs</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3706712995</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Conquest ended with a Spanish Victory and the Aztec Empire was annexed by the Spanish Empire, establishing the state of New Spain.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-02 11:21:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1529: Start of Spanish Conquest of the Purepecha Empire</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3706717716</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Many Aztecs had fled from the Aztec Empire to the Purépecha Empire to avoid being conquered by Spain.</p><p><br/></p><p>So, in 1529, fearing that the  Purépecha Empire might try to force them out of the Americas, they declared war against them.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>17 February 1530: End of the Spanish Conquest of the Purépecha Empire</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3706720281</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Conquest ended with a Spanish Victory, and the Purépecha Empire was annexed into the Spanish Empire.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-02 11:28:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>13 July 2016: Resignation of David Cameron</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3706730036</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>David Cameron resigned as Prime Minister following mounting pressure and opposition from his party following the UK's decision to leave the EU.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-02 11:36:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>13 July 2016: Theresa May Becomes Prime Minister</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3706734552</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>After winning the Conservative Party Leadership Election, Theresa May became Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-02 11:40:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 June 2017: 2017 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3706753552</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The election had 8 Candidates seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister Theresa May of the Conservative Party, Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn of the Labour Party, Nicola Sturgeon of the Scottish National Party, Tim Farron of the Liberal Democrats, Arlene Foster of the Democratic Unionist Party, Gerry Adams of Sinn Féin, Leanne Wood of Plaid Cymru and Jonathan Bartley &amp; Caroline Lucas of the Green Party of England and Wales.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was held to elect all 650 Members of Parliament and because Theresa May sought to increase her party's majority so a secure Brexit deal could be agreed, 326 seats were needed for a party to form a majority Government.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Conservative Party won the election, and Theresa May was re-elected as Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share for the 2017-2019 Parliament was as follows: The Conservative Party won 317 seats, The Labour Party won 262 seats, The Scottish National Party won 38 seats, The Liberal Democrats won 12 seats, The Democratic Unionist Party won 10 seats, Sinn Féin won 7 seats, Plaid Cymru won 4 seats, The Green Party of England and Wales won 1 seat, and 1 Independent Candidate was elected.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-02 11:56:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 July 2019: Theresa May Resigns</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3706907591</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Theresa May resigns as Prime Minister due to her failure to get Parliament to approve her Brexit deal.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-02 13:55:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>12 December 2019: 2019 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3708333121</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>There were 10 Candidates seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn, Nicola Sturgeon of the Scottish National Party, Jo Swinson of the Liberal Democrats, Arlene Foster of the Democratic Unionist Party, Mary Lou McDonald of Sinn Féin, Adam Price of Plaid Cymru, Colum Eastwood of the Social Democratic Labour Party, Jonathan Bartley &amp; Siân Berry of the Green Party of England and Wales and Naomi Long of the Alliance Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was held to elect all 650 Members of Parliament and because the Conservatives wanted to secure a working majority to finally pass a Brexit deal, 326 seats were needed to form a majority.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Conservative Party won the election, and Boris Johnson was re-elected as Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share for the 2019-2024 Parliament was as follows: The Conservative Party won 365 seats, The Labour Party won 202 seats, The Scottish National Party won 48 seats, The Liberal Democrats won 11 seats, The Democratic Unionist Party won 8 seats, Sinn Féin won 7 seats, Plaid Cymru won 4 seats, The Social Democratic Labour Party won 2 seats, The Green Party of England and Wales won 1 seat, and The Alliance Party won 1 seat.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-03 09:34:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 July 2019: Boris Johnson Becomes Prime Minister</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3708335440</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>After winning the Conservative Party Leadership Election, Boris Johnson was elected as Leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-03 09:36:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 September 2022: Boris Johnson Resigns</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3708337539</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>After mounting opposition and pressure from his own party due to the Conservative Party's fall in the polls, Boris Johnson resigned as Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-03 09:38:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 September 2022: Liz Truss Becomes Prime Minister</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3708339595</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>After winning the Conservative Leadership Election, Liz Truss was elected as Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-03 09:40:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 October 2022: Liz Truss Resigns</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3708346943</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Facing intense scrutiny from her party and the public, Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>She is currently the shortest-serving Prime Minister only serving in the office for 49 days.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-03 09:46:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>25 October 2022: Rishi Sunak Becomes Prime Minister</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3708350476</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>After winning the Conservative Party Leadership Election unopposed, Rishi was elected as Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party.</p><p><br/></p><p>Sunak is the first coloured Prime Minister, and first Prime Minister of Indian descent.</p><p><br/></p><p>Rishi is also the youngest Prime Minister taking the job when he was 42 years old.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-03 09:49:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 July 2024: 2024 United Kingdom General Election</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3708364553</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>There were 13 Candidates seeking the Premiership: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the Conservative Party, Leader of the Opposition Keir Starmer of the Labour Party, Ed Davey of the Liberal Democrats, John Swinney of the Scottish National Party, Mary Lou McDonald of Sinn Féin, Nigel Farage of Reform UK, Gavin Robinson of the Democratic Unionist Party, Carla Denyer &amp; Adrian Ramsey of the Green Party of England and Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth of Plaid Cymru, Colum Eastwood of the Social Democratic Labour Party, Naomi Long of the Alliance Party, Doug Beattie of the Ulster Unionist Party and Jim Allister of the Traditional Unionist Voice.</p><p><br/></p><p>The election was held to elect all 650 Members of Parliament, 326 seats were needed for a party to form a majority Government.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Labour Party won the election ending 14 years of Conservative rule, Keir Starmer was elected as Prime Minister.</p><p><br/></p><p>The seat share for the 2024-2029 Parliament (Although, it seems likely we'll have an early election in 2027), is as follows: The Labour Party won 411 seats, The Conservative Party won 121 seats, The Liberal Democrats won 72 seats, The Scottish National Party won 9 seats, Sinn Féin won 7 seats, Reform UK won 5 seats, The Democratic Unionist Party won 5 seats, The Green Party of England and Wales won 4 seats, Plaid Cymru won 4 seats, The Social Democratic Labour Party won 2 seats, The Alliance Party won 1 seat, The Ulster Unionist Party won 1 seat, The Traditional Unionist Voice won 1 seat, and 6 Independent Candidates were elected. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-03 10:02:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>13 July 1985: Live Aid</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3708452728</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Live Aid was a benefit concert for the famine in Ethiopia.</p><p><br/></p><p>The setlist was full of some of the most popular artists at the time like Queen, The Who, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Elton John, Paul McCartney, The Beach Boys, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, Phil Collins, Sting (of The Police) and many more.</p><p><br/></p><p>The show was held in two stadiums, Wembley Stadium in London, and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia.</p><p><br/></p><p>At the end of the concert £150 million had been raised for the famine.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-03 11:26:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 June 1789: Tennis Court Oath</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3709110172</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Following King Louis XVI's decision to lock the building where the National Assembly meets, they met in a nearby Tennis Court and took the Tennis Court Oath in which they pledged they would keep meeting until the King gave in to their demands for equality and economic reform.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-03 19:45:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1789: The National Guard is Formed</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3709116838</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The French National Guard was formed in response to the growing military personnel in and around Paris and they feared the King would try to arrest The National Assembly, so they created the National Guard as a challenger to the King's military power.  </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-03 19:51:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 July 1789: Dismissal of Jacques Necker</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3709121792</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Louis XVI dismissed the Controller-General of Finances, Jacques Necker.</p><p><br/></p><p>This is significant because Jacques was very popular among The Third Estate due to his push to make reforms himself.</p><p><br/></p><p>This further fuelled hatred and anger towards the King. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-03 19:56:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>468: Start of Gothic Revolt of Euric</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3709134374</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Gothic King Euric launched a revolt against the Western Roman Empire due to the defeat of the Western Roman Empire at the Battle of Catalaunian Plains, and a civil war it had just finished 2 years ago showing how weak the Western Roman Empire was.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-03 20:09:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>471: End of Gothic Revolt of Euric</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3709140820</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The revolt ended with a victory for the Gothics and the Romans lost control of Southern Gaul and an Independent Visgiothic Kingdom was established.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-03 20:15:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>509 BC: Battle of Silva Arsia</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3709148530</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The battle was fought between forces of the Roman Republic, and the forces of the deposed Tarquinius Superbus.</p><p><br/></p><p>During the battle, Lucius Junius Brutus was killed, as was Aruns Tarquinius who was the son of Tarqunius Superbus.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Roman Republic won the battle.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-03 20:23:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>47 AD: Londinium Founded</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3709153826</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Londinium, nowadays known as London, was founded by the Romans as the capital of Roman Britain. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-03 20:29:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 November 1948: Birth of Charles III</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3710518183</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>King Charles of the United Kingdom was born at Buckingham Place in London.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 15:40:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 April 1926: Birth of Elizabeth II</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3710524027</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom was born at 17 Bruton Street, London.</p><p><br/></p><p>Her parents were King George VI of the United Kingdom and Princess Elizabeth.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 15:44:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 December 1895: Birth of George VI</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3710533988</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>King George VI of the United Kingdom was born at York Cottage, Norfolk.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were King George V of the United Kingdom and Mary of Teck.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 15:51:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 June 1894: Birth of Edward VIII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3710539400</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom was born at White Lodge in Surrey.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were King George V of the United Kingdom and Mary of Teck.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 15:56:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 May 1972: Death of Edward VIII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3710544860</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Edward died at Villa Windsor in France at the age of 77 of throat cancer due to his heavy smoking.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 16:00:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 June 1865: Birth of George V </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3710552167</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>King George V of the United Kingdom was born at Marlborough House in Middlesex.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were King Edward VII of the United Kingdom and Alexandra of Denmark.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 16:06:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 November 1841: Birth of Edward VII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3710556284</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>King Edward VII of the United Kingdom was born at Buckingham Palace in London.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 16:10:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 May 1819: Birth of Queen Victoria</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3710562577</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom was born at Kensington Palace in London.</p><p><br/></p><p>Her parents were Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn and Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 16:15:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 August 1765: Birth of William IV</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3710567127</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>King William IV of the United Kingdom was born at Buckingham House in London.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were King George III of Great Britain and Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 16:18:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>12 August 1762: Birth of George IV</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3710575278</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>King George IV of the United Kingdom was born at St James's Palace in London.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were King George III of the United Kingdom and Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Streliltz.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 16:25:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4 June 1738: Birth of George III</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3710613358</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>King George III of Great Britain was born at Norfolk House in London.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Prince Frederick, Prince of Wales and Princess Augusta of Saxe-Coburg.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 16:54:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 November 1683: Birth of George II</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712047621</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George II of Great Britain was born at Herrenhausen Palace in Hanover, Germany.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were King George I of Great Britain and Sophia Dorothea of Celle.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-05 16:05:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712053814</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George I of Great Britain was born at Hanover in the Holy Roman Empire.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Ernest Augustus, Elector of Hanover and Sophia of the Palatinate.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>6 February 1665: Birth of Queen Anne</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712058170</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Anne of Great Britain was born at St James's Palace, London.</p><p><br/></p><p>Her parents were James II and VII of England and Anne Hyde</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-05 16:15:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 November 1650: Birth of William III</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712735342</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>William III of England was born at The Binnenhof in The Dutch Republic.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were William II, Prince of Orange and Mary, Princess Royal of Orange.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 15:26:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 April 1662: Birth of Mary II</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712738206</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Mary II of England was born at St James's Palace in London.</p><p><br/></p><p>Her parents were James II and VII of England and Anne Hyde.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 15:31:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>24 October 1633: Birth of James II and VII</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712740042</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>James II and VII was born at St James's Palace in London.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Charles I of England and Henrietta Maria of France.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 15:34:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 May 1630: Birth of Charles II</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712741447</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Charles II of England was born at St James's Palace in London.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Charles I of England and Henrietta Maria of France.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 15:36:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 November 1600: Birth of Charles I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712743373</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Charles I of England was born at Dunfermline Palace in Scotland.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were James VI and I of England and Anne of Denmark.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 15:40:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 April 2011: Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712756597</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prince William married Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey.</p><p><br/></p><p>On the day of the marriage Queen Elizabeth II bestowed upon William the titles of Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus.</p><p><br/></p><p>Catherine Middleton was given the title of Princess and Royal Highness, but also the Duchess of Cambridge, Countess of Strathearn and Baroness Carrickfergus.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 16:00:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 July 1981: Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712760517</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married at Westminster Abbey.</p><p><br/></p><p>The wedding was highly celebrated and billed as 'the wedding of the century'.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 16:07:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 August 1996: Divorce of Prince Charles and Princess Diana</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712764343</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prince Charles divorced Princess Diana due to public scrutiny about their marriage and personal issues within the Royal Family.</p><p><br/></p><p>When they divorced, Diana was no longer allowed to be legally called Princess Diana as she was only a Princess so long as she was married to Charles.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 16:14:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 April 2005: Wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712767945</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles at St George's Chapel.</p><p><br/></p><p>On the day of the marriage Camilla was bestowed the title of Princess of Wales.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 16:20:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 November 1947: Marriage of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712770869</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten were married at Westminster Abbey.</p><p><br/></p><p>On the day of the marriage he was bestowed the title of Duke of Edinburgh. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 16:26:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>26 April 1923: Wedding of Prince Albert and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712773813</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prince Albert (later George VI) married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at Westminster Abbey.</p><p><br/></p><p>On the day of the marriage Elizabeth was given the title of Duchess of York.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 16:30:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3 June 1937: Wedding of Prince Edward and Wallis Simpson</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712775609</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prince Edward, formally known as Edward VIII, married Wallis Simpson at Château de Candé.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 16:33:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 July 1893: Wedding of Prince George and Princess Victoria Mary</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712777629</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prince George married Princess Victoria Mary at St James's Palace.</p><p><br/></p><p>On The day of the marriage, Mary was given the title of Duchess of York.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 16:37:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 March 1863: Marriage of Prince Albert Edward and Princess Alexandra</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712780242</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prince Albert Edward (later known as Edward VII) and Princess Alexandra were married at St James's Palace.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 16:42:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>10 February 1840: Wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712781973</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Queen Victoria married Prince Albert at St James's Palace.</p><p><br/></p><p>On the day of the wedding he was given the style of Royal Highness.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 16:46:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>14 December 1861: Death of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712797089</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prince Albert died of stomach cancer.</p><p><br/></p><p>His death massively affected his wife, Queen Victoria who chose to wear black for the rest of her life and never re-marry.</p><p><br/></p><p>She mourned Albert for the rest of her life.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 17:15:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>11 July 1818: Marriage of Prince William and Adelaide of Saxe-Meniningen</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712800597</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prince William married Adelaide of Saxe-Meniningen at Kew Palace.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 17:23:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 April 1795: Marriage of Prince George and Caroline of Brunswick</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712863390</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prince George and Caroline of Brunswick married at St James's Palace.</p><p><br/></p><p>The marriage was a marriage of convenience as his father, George III, told him he wouldn't help him pay off his debts unless he married Caroline.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 19:49:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>8 September 1761: Wedding of George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Streliltz</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712874386</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George and Charlotte were married at St James's Palace.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 20:18:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 September 1705: Marriage of Prince George and Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3712876847</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>George and Caroline were married at Herrenhausen Palace.</p><p><br/></p><p>On the day of the marriage Caroline got the title of Electoral Princess of Hanover.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-06 20:25:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1682: Marriage of Prince George and Sophia Dorothea of Celle</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3713185802</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prince George married Sophia Dorothea of Celle in Hanover.</p><p><br/></p><p>The marriage was arranged to ensure a healthy income for Prince George.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-07 12:17:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>February 1482: Start of Granada War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3713283141</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started when the Crown of Castile and Crown of Aragon declared war on the Emirate of Granada when Granada attacked the Spanish town of Zahara.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-07 14:47:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 January 1492: End of Granada War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3713288992</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Granada War ended with the surrender of the Emirate of Granada, following the surrender Granada was annexed to the Crown of Castile ending Islamic rule in the Iberia and ending the Reconquista.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-07 14:56:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>May 1534: Start of Count&#39;s Feud</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3713367727</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Christian III was elected as King of Denmark after the death of his father, Frederick I.</p><p><br/></p><p>Christian II, who was deposed in 1523, didn't recognise Christian III's claim to the throne and sought to reclaim the throne.</p><p><br/></p><p>Another important factor was that Christian II was Catholic, and Christian III was Protestant.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-07 16:56:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 July 1536: End of Count&#39;s Feud</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3713371376</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a Protestant Victory and Christian III remained as King of Denmark, and this later lead to the formation of Denmark-Norway as Christian III led a successful invasion of Norway in 1537.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-07 17:02:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3-5 October 1910: October 1910 Revolution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3717581891</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Portuguese Republican Party orchestrated a coup d'état to overthrow the monarchy following a rapid rise of resent toward the monarchy.</p><p><br/></p><p>The coup d'état ended in a success and the Portuguese Monarchy was abolished and Manuel II fled to England.</p><p><br/></p><p>This established the Portuguese Republic.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-10 11:11:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 February 1908: Assassination of Carlos I</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3717587209</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Carlos I of Portugal and his son, as well as heir-apparent, Luis Filipe were assassinated by Portuguese Republicans.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-10 11:16:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 April 1889: Birth of Adolf Hitler</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3717593345</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn in Austria-Hungary.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Alois Hitler and Klara Polzl.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-10 11:23:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>18 December 1878: Birth of Joseph Stalin</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3717595746</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Stalin was born in Gori in the Soviet Union.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Besarion Jughashvili and <strong>Ekaterine Geladze.</strong></p>]]></description>
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         <title>5 March 1953: Death of Joseph Stalin</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3717602479</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Stalin died in the <strong>Kuntsevo Dacha, </strong>his personal residence in Moscow, of Cerebral haemorrhage.</p><p><br/></p><p>Stalin was 74 when he died, and is most remembered for his leadership of the Soviet Union.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-10 11:32:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 May 1882: Pheonix Park Murders</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3719265613</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Lord Frederick Cavendish, Chief Secretary of Ireland, and Thomas Henry Burke, Permanent Under Secretary at the Irish Office, were murdered by Irish Republicans in Ireland in retaliation to Britain's Home Rule policy on Ireland. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>1475: Start of the War of the Castilian Succession</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3719279477</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Henry IV of Castile died without a recognised successor. Joanna of Castile claimed she was the Daughter of Henry IV and thereby the heir to the Castile throne. But, Isabella, Henry IV's half-sister, claimed that Joanna was not the daughter of Henry IV and that Isabella is the heir to the Castile throne.</p><p><br/></p><p>Joanna married Alfonso V of Portugal to strengthen her claim, and promptly invaded Castile to further increase her claim.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>4 September 1479: End of the War of the Castilian Succession</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3719369269</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a victory for Isabella, and she was widely recognised as Queen of Castile.</p><p><br/></p><p>To ensure peace between Portugal and Castile, Alfonso V arranged for Isabella of Aragon, the daughter of  Isabella I of Castile, to marry his grandson; Alfonso.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-11 14:28:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>31 March 1492: Alhambra Decree</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3719375917</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The decree declared that all Jews in Iberia must convert to Christianity, or leave by July otherwise they may face death.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-11 14:33:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 April 2021: Death of Prince Philip</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3719449868</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prince Philip, the consort and husband to Queen Elizabeth II, died at Windsor Castle aged 99.</p><p><br/></p><p>Prince Philip is stated to have died of 'old age' in his death report.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-11 15:28:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 August 1822: Start of Brazilian War of Independence</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3721868576</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Kingdom of Brazil sought Independence from the Portuguese Empire.</p><p><br/></p><p>The main reason for wanting Independence was their change into a Kingdom in 1815 gave them their own government and trading powers, so they felt they should govern themselves without lordship by Portugal.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-14 13:48:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 September 1822: Declaration of Brazilian Independence</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3721872304</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Prince Regent of Brazil, Pedro of Braganza declared Brazil's Independence from the Kingdom of Portugal and proclaimed the creation of the Empire of Brazil with Pedro as Emperor Pedro I.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-14 13:54:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>29 August 1825: End of Brazilian War of Independence</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3721875234</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro in which Portugal recognised Brazil's Independence.</p><p><br/></p><p>The UK mediated over the treaty as Brazil had promised it would abolish it's slave trade with Africa.  </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-14 13:58:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 November 1826: British-Brazilian Treaty of 1826</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3721950551</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty was signed by the United Kingdom and the Empire of Brazil.</p><p><br/></p><p>In the treaty Brazil agreed to ban their partcipation in the African Slave Trade.</p><p><br/></p><p>The treaty officially came into force on 13 March 1830 after their three-grace period ended so Brazil could fulfil their obligations to African nations.</p><p><br/></p><p>However, despite Emperor Pedro I supporting the treaty, the Brazilian Government chose not to enforce it due to how much slavery contributes to their economy.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-14 15:56:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 August 1845: Slave Trade (Brazil) Act 1845</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3721958545</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The act gave the Royal Navy the power to stop and search any Brazilian ship accused of being a slave ship, and arrest any slave traders on the ships.</p><p><br/></p><p>The act was passed in response to Brazil's failure/refusal to enforce the British-Brazilian Treaty of 1826 which banned the African Slave Trade.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-14 16:10:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6 September 1840: Treaty of Waitangi</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3722054066</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Treaty established a Governor of New Zealand, recognised Maori Ownership of certain lands, and gave the Maori the rights of a British subject.</p><p><br/></p><p>This was the beginning of British Rule in New Zealand.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-14 19:16:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>100 BC: Birth of Julius Caesar</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3722843109</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Julius Caesar was born in Suburra, Rome.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Gaius Julius Caesar and Aurelia.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-15 10:22:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>20 July 1825: Start of Java War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3728719492</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Java War started after the Skirmish at Tegalreja which saw the Dutch Occupiers of Java try to capture Diponegoro, who was a Javanese Prince who opposed Dutch Colonial Rule on Java, he escaped and the Java War started to try and free Java from Dutch Occupation.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-19 16:32:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 March 1830: End of Java War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3728723834</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Java War ended with a Dutch Victory and Diponegoro was exiled to Sulawesi.</p><p><br/></p><p>This marked the last major offensive against Dutch Colonial Control of Indonesia for 115 years.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-19 16:38:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>17 August 1945: Start of Indonesian National Revolution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3728728651</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started with the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence.</p><p><br/></p><p>At the time, Indonesia was occupied by Japan but was still recognised as a Dutch Colony. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-19 16:46:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 December 1949: End of Indonesian National Revolution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3728736671</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Revolution ended with an Indonesian Victory, Indonesia gained Independence from the Netherlands and formed the United States of Indonesia and The Dutch East Indies was dissolved</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-19 16:58:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>16 September 1963: Malaysia Agreement</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3728742297</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The agreement saw the territories of Singapore, North Borneo and Sarawak enter the Malaysian Federation.</p><p><br/></p><p>The agreement marked the birth of Malaysia and is celebrated as Malaysia Day granting Malaysia full Independence from the United Kingdom.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-19 17:07:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 August 1965: Proclamation of Singapore</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3728825576</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Proclamation marked the official declaration of Singapore's departure from Malaysia following months of political disputes between Singapore and Malaysia (I mean that's one way to deal with it; choose to not deal with it)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-19 19:44:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 January 1293: Start of Mongol Invasion of Java</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3728828690</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Yuan Dynasty of China launched an invasion of the island of Java to punish Kertanagara who was the King of Singhasari due to his decision to refuse to pay tribute to the Yuan Dynasty.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-19 19:51:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>August 1293: End of Mongol Invasion of Java</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3728829312</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The invasion ended with a Javan Victory and the Majapahit Kingdom was established.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-19 19:53:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 October 1965: 30 September Movement </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3728832091</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The 30 September Movement saw 6 Indonesian Army Generals assassinated by the Movement, and by the morning they had claimed that they had taken control of the media and had President Sukarno of Indonesia under their protection.</p><p><br/></p><p>By the end of the day, the coup attempt had failed and Indonesia blamed the Communist Party of Indonesia for the failed coup.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-19 20:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>October 1965: Start of Indonesian Genocide</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3728836283</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Following the 30 September Movement, a mass killing of members, supporters and sympathizers of the Communist Party of Indonesia had broken out.</p><p><br/></p><p>Ethnic Chinese, Atheists, Javanese Abangan were also murdered.</p><p><br/></p><p>The UK, USA, and Australia also got involved spreading Black Propaganda in Indonesia against Communists in Indonesia.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-19 20:07:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>22 April 1870: Birth of Vladimir Lenin</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3730507963</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Vladimir Lenin was born in Simbirsk, Russia.</p><p><br/></p><p>His parents were Ilya Ulyanov (a teacher, and Maria Alexandrovna Ulyanova (also a teacher).</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-22 13:22:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>21 January 1924: Death of Vladimir Lenin</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3730511434</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Vladimir Lenin died of a stroke, as well as an incurable infection in his blood vessels.</p><p><br/></p><p>Lenin died at Gorki in Russia at his estate.</p><p><br/></p><p>Lenin was the first leader of the Soviet Union, and a leading figure of the Russian Revolution.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-22 13:27:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>30 August 1918: Attempted Assassination of Vladimir Lenin</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3730632099</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>While Lenin was visiting an arms factory in Moscow called the Hammer and Sickle, a woman called Fanny Kaplan opened fire on Lenin.</p><p><br/></p><p>1 bullet hit his coat, another one passed through his neck and punctured his left lung before stopping in his collarbone, and the third lodge in his left shoulder. (The fact he survived is a Rasputin-esque miracle)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-22 16:17:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>9 November 1917: Vladimir Lenin Becomes the Leader of Soviet Russia</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3730635263</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Lenin was elected as Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars of the Russian SFSR, which was the chamber of Government of Soviet Russia.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-22 16:22:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>12 February 1921: Start of Georgian-Soviet War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3730639996</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Soviet Union invaded Georgia with the aim of overthrowing the Social Democratic Government of the Democratic Republic of Georgia, and Installing a Communist leadership in Georgia.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Soviet Union was allied by the Ankara Government of Turkey.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-22 16:31:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>17 March 1921: End of Georgian-Soviet War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3730642511</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with a Soviet Victory, the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic was established, Artin and Ardahan were ceded to Turkey, and Lori was ceded to the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-22 16:35:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>28 August 1924: Start of August Uprising</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Committee for Independence in Georgia led an uprising against the Soviet Union for Georgian Independence and to abolish Soviet Rule in Georgia</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-22 16:39:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 1921: Start of Russian Famine of 1921-1922</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The famine occurred in the Volga Region of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic due to severe drought.</p><p><br/></p><p>Many of those in the famine regions, resorted to cannibalism to survive.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-22 17:58:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>23 December 1990: 1990 Slovenian Independence Referendum </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3731606051</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Socalist Republic of Slovenia held a referendum concerning the question of: Should the Republic of Slovenia become an Independent and Sovereign State?</p><p><br/></p><p>The results of the referendum were: Yes - 95.71% (1,289,369 votes) and No - 4.29% (57,800 votes).</p><p><br/></p><p>Yes was the decisive answer and Slovenia started negotiations to leave The Socalist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-23 19:44:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>27 June 1991: Start of Ten-Day War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3731610213</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started in response to Slovenia's Declaration of Independence, it was fought between the Slovenian Territorial Defence and the Slovene Police against the Yugoslav People's Army to try and stop Slovenia from gaining full Independence from Yugoslavia.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-23 19:56:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 July 1991: End of Ten-Day War</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3731614729</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war ended with the withdrawal of the Yugoslav's People's Army from Slovenia, which avoided a full-scale invasion of Slovenia.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-23 20:09:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>7 July 1991: Brioni Agreement</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3732081390</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Brioni Agreement was signed by the European Economic Community, Slovenia, Croatia and Yugoslavia to stop any federal influence over Slovenia, and stopping the Prime Minister of Yugoslavia, Ante Marković, use of force to prevent nations from leaving Yugoslavia.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-24 10:50:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1 March 1991: Start of Croatian War of Independence </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3732089426</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The war started with the Pakrac clash in which Serbian Insurgents supported by Yugoslavia seized the town's police station and harassed Croatian Government Officials.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-24 11:15:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 May 1991: 1991 Croatian Independence Referendum </title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3732093725</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Socialist Republic of Croatia held a referendum concerning two questions of: Should the Republic of Croatia become an Independent and Sovereign State or Should the Republic of Croatia remain part of Yugoslavia?</p><p><br/></p><p>The results of the Referendum were as follows, for Should the Republic of Croatia become an Independent and Sovereign State?: Yes - 93.24% (2,845, 521 votes) and No - 4.15% (126,630 votes).</p><p><br/></p><p>The results of the Referendum were as follows, for Should the Republic of Croatia remain part of Yugoslavia?: Yes - 5.38% (164,267 votes) and No - 92.18% (2,813,085)</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-24 11:23:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>19 December 1990: End of Log Revolution</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3732096086</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Revolution ended with a Serbian Victory and the states of SAO Krajina, SAO Western Slavonia, Sao Eastern Slavonia, Baraja and Western Syrmia were established.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-24 11:30:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2 January 1992: Vance Plan</title>
         <author>wathenlouis</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaeljarvis2/Classtimeline/wish/3732099033</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Vance Plan was a peace plan to try and end the Croatian War of Independence.</p><p><br/></p><p>The plan was meant to implement a ceasefire, demilitarize parts of Croatia that were controlled by Croatian Serbs and the Yugoslav People's Army, allow the return of refugees and create conditions to negotiate a settlement of the conflict. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-24 11:38:57 UTC</pubDate>
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