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Monday, huh? Not your favorite day. But does it have to be so bad? Hasn't anything good ever happened on a day like today? Why don't we step back into a long neglected segment I like to call -
-Monday in History-
November 20th:
On this day in 1815, France and Allies, led by the Napoleon Bonaparte, signed the Second Treaty of Paris. In February of that same year, Napoleon escaped from exile and regained power, a time period known as his 100 days of restored rule.
Fearing this return, a coalition, led by the Duke of Wellington, defeated Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo. Shortly after, the Second Treaty of Paris was signed. Many of the tenants of this treaty were punitive in nature, demanding France pay heavy reparations for the cost of war and for measures to deter future conflict.
Why is this important to you?
1. This treaty signified the ending of the Napoleonic wars. It was very influential in solidifying the boarders and identities of the nations involved, the impact of which we can still see today. One point in particular was emphasis placed on the neutral nature of Switzerland during the conflict.
2. Thanks to a little Swedish Magic, we also get one jazzy little tune out of it. Take it away ABBA
Thanks for reading. Good luck out there
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