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 '''1839''' The Wesleyans help King George Tupou I write a code of laws.<br>'''1845''' He proclaims himself King George Tupou I.&nbsp;<br>'''1852 '''King George Tupou I, after many wars, gains Tongatapu.&nbsp;The Tongan Islands are all united.<br>'''1862''' Serfdom is abolished. &nbsp;Foreigners may lease land.
 '''1864''' German Migration to Tonga begins from Pyritz, Pommern, Kingdom of Prussia, Germany
 '''1867''' Tongan palace built by&nbsp;German firm J. C. Godeffroy &amp; Sohn<br>'''1875'''&nbsp;Tongan constitution is formed.
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 '''1879''' Tonga and Great Britian enter into a treaty of friendship
 '''1880'''&nbsp;Crown Prince's body, Tevita 'Unga, brought back to Tonga from New Zealand on German&nbsp;navy frigate Nautilus. &nbsp;Mr. Shirley Baker is chosen by King George Tupou I to be Prime Minister.
 '''1886''' Tonga and United States of America enter into a treaty of friendship<br>'''1891''' The first LDS missionaries arrive in Tonga.
-'''1893''' King George Tupou II reigns&nbsp;<br>'''1895''' LDS missionaries, Walker and Jensen arrive in Vava`u after visiting the King in Tongatapu.<br>'''1897''' A written Tongan based on the Latin alphabet is established. The alphabet includes 16 letters, plus a glottal stop, for which an apostrophe is used. All words end with a vowel sound.<br>'''1900''' With agreement between Germany, Britain, and United States, Tonga becomes a &nbsp;British protectorate.'''<br>1918''' Queen SaloteTupou III begins her reign.<br>'''1952''' Liahona High school opens in Tonga tapu.<br>'''1965''' Death of Queen Salote, whose reign was marked with great progress in education and other progress for the entire population.<br>'''1968''' Her son, King Taufa`ahau Tupou IV begins his reign. First LDS Stake is created in Tonga.<br>'''1970''' The British protectorate is dissolved.<br>'''1970''' Tongan full sovereignty is restored. LDS Church membership is 14,000 in Tonga.<br>'''1983''' An LDS Temple is dedicated at Nuku`alofa.<br>'''1990''' Dissatisfaction with corruption in high places brings unexpected victories to the Tongan Pro-Democracy party, which represents the interest of the “commoners” who believe the “nobles” are taking unfair advantage of their lifetime positions in parliament. <br>'''2000''' LDS Church membership stands at 45,000, divided between 16 stakes and a mission district.
+'''1893''' King George Tupou II reigns&nbsp;<br>'''1895''' LDS missionaries, Walker and Jensen arrive in Vava`u after visiting the King in Tongatapu.<br>'''1897''' A written Tongan based on the Latin alphabet is established. The alphabet includes 16 letters, plus a glottal stop, for which an apostrophe is used. All words end with a vowel sound.<br>'''1900''' With agreement between Germany, Britain, and United States, Tonga becomes a &nbsp;British protectorate.
+'''1914''' World War I [WWI] Tonga declares neutrality
+'''1916 '''Tonga forced by Britian declares all German citizens as enemy aliens<br>'''1918''' Queen SaloteTupou III begins her reign.
+'''1942''' World War II [WWII] German evacuees from Tonga interred in New Zealand<br>'''1952''' Liahona High school opens in Tonga tapu.<br>'''1965''' Death of Queen Salote, whose reign was marked with great progress in education and other progress for the entire population.<br>'''1968''' Her son, King Taufa`ahau Tupou IV begins his reign. First LDS Stake is created in Tonga.<br>'''1970''' The British protectorate is dissolved.<br>'''1970''' Tongan full sovereignty is restored. LDS Church membership is 14,000 in Tonga.<br>'''1983''' An LDS Temple is dedicated at Nuku`alofa.<br>'''1990''' Dissatisfaction with corruption in high places brings unexpected victories to the Tongan Pro-Democracy party, which represents the interest of the “commoners” who believe the “nobles” are taking unfair advantage of their lifetime positions in parliament. <br>'''2000''' LDS Church membership stands at 45,000, divided between 16 stakes and a mission district.
 '''2008 '''There are 54,281 LDS Church members inTonga.