Austria again dominant in
Italy. Rome stormed by French troops. See "RISE AND FALL OF THE
ROMAN REPUBLIC."
- Venice surrenders to the Austrians after nearly a year of
siege. Hungary declared a republic; her forces crushed by the
- Russians in aid of Austria.
- Denmark and Schleswig-Holstein at war. A German confederation
established.
- "LIVINGSTONE'S AFRICAN DISCOVERIES."
- The Punjab annexed to British India.
1850 - Death of President Taylor.
- Congress passes the Clay compromise measures admitting
California as a free State, but compelling the return of
fugitive slaves by the North.
- Tai-ping rebellion begins in China.
1851 - First great world's fair in the Crystal Palace, London.
- "DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA."
- "THE COUP D'ETAT OF LOUIS NAPOLEON." Napoleon dismisses the
Assembly, and is elected President of France for ten years.
1852 - Napoleon III proclaimed Emperor of France.
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