1837 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 18th century – 19th century – 20th century |
| Decades: | 1800s 1810s 1820s – 1830s – 1840s 1850s 1860s |
| Years: | 1834 1835 1836 – 1837 – 1838 1839 1840 |
The year 1837 was a time of exciting new inventions and important changes around the world. It saw the invention of a groundbreaking communication device and a new state joining the United States. A young queen also began her long reign, shaping history for many years to come.
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Key Events of 1837
New Ways to Communicate: The Telegraph
In 1837, Samuel Morse invented the electric telegraph. This amazing machine changed how people sent messages over long distances. Before the telegraph, sending news across a country could take days or even weeks.
The telegraph used electricity to send signals through wires. These signals were a special code called Morse code, which Morse also helped create. Morse code uses dots and dashes to represent letters and numbers. With the telegraph, messages could travel almost instantly, making communication much faster and easier. This invention was a huge step forward for businesses, governments, and everyday people.
Michigan Joins the United States
On January 26, 1837, Michigan officially became the 26th state in the United States of America. Before this, Michigan was a territory, meaning it was controlled by the federal government but did not have the same rights as a state.
Becoming a state gave Michigan more power over its own laws and allowed its citizens to vote for the president. This was an important moment for the growth of the United States as it continued to expand westward.
A New Queen in Britain
On June 20, 1837, Queen Victoria became the ruler of the United Kingdom. She was only 18 years old when she took the throne. Her reign would last for more than 60 years, making her one of the longest-serving monarchs in British history.
Queen Victoria's time as queen is known as the Victorian era. During this period, Britain became a very powerful country, and there were many changes in technology, industry, and society. Her rule had a huge impact on Britain and the world.
Images for kids
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June 20: Queen Victoria accedes to the throne.
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L’Atelier de l'artiste. An 1837 daguerreotype by Louis Daguerre.
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Osgood Johnson
See also
In Spanish: 1837 para niños
