Alex McClintock

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Interim Reflection

The following is a reflection on the Independent Study What is exciting you so far? Honestly, how much of what I’m researching connects to world events, such as the decline of Denmark, the rise of Prussia, the Napoleonic Wars, the rise of Liberalism and Nationalism, and the unification of Germany and Italy. What is surprising …

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The Treaty of Kiel

What was the Treaty of Kiel and why was it important? The 1814 Treaty of Kiel was signed between Great Britain, Denmark, and Sweden to establish peace in Scandinavia during the Napoleonic Wars. The treaty would’ve transferred Swedish Pomerania to Denmark and Norway to Sweden, while Denmark would’ve retained control of Norway’s islands. However, the …

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