Hello, I'm an expert in historical events. Let's dive into the significant occurrences of the year 1868.

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In 1868, several notable events took place around the world:


1. The Meiji Restoration began in Japan, which was a period of rapid modernization and reform that transformed the country from a feudal society into a modern industrial state.

2. The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution was adopted, granting citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., including former slaves, which was a significant step in the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War.
3. **The impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson** ended with his acquittal, preventing the first removal of a sitting U.S. President from office.

4. The British North America Act, which created the Dominion of Canada, came into force, marking the confederation of several British colonies in North America into a single country.

5. The University of California was founded, which would grow to become one of the most prestigious public universities in the United States.

6. The Yellowstone National Park was established, becoming the world's first national park.
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The Royal Albert Hall in London was opened, which is now a significant cultural venue in the UK.
8. **The impeachment of President Fernando Wood** of the Dominican Republic took place, although he was later acquitted.
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The Fenian raids occurred, a series of attacks by the Fenian Brotherhood, an Irish-American organization, against British forces in Canada.
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The introduction of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell, which revolutionized long-distance communication.

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