| Term | Definition |
| 1789 | The French Revolution begins with the storming of the Bastille in Paris |
| 1801 | John Marshall becomes Chief Justice of the Supreme Court |
| 1803 | Napoleon sells the Louisiana Territory to the United States |
| 1812 | The United States declares war on Britain |
| 1815 | The "Hundred Days" are ended by the Battle of Waterloo |
| 1819 | Grand Columbia is formed and Simon Bolivar is made President |
| 1821 | Mexico wins its independence from Spain |
| 1836 | Charles Darwin visits Australia |
| 1837-1901 | Victoria rules as Queen of England |
| 1838 | 13,000-17,000 Cherokee Indian forced to march in Trail of Tears |
| 1844 | Samuel Morse sends famous telegraph message |