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In 1770 Captain James Cook discovered Australia. This discovery was of huge significance to the world, especcially Great Britain, as it provided a place to send convicts. At this time Great Britain's prisons were becoming full and with this option it would have provided great relief.
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On the 4th July 1776, the thirteen colonies of America declared independence from Great Britain. This was a significant moment as it gave the people a voice, so that they could stand up to Great Britain. It gained America support from France, as they to were trying to become Independent from Great Britain. This resulted in the American Revolution and also helped the French revolt against King Louis.
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The French Revolution was an Important time for France and Europe. It marked the end of the french Monarchy and the beginning of democracy. A effect of the Revolution was armed conflicts with other european countries.
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The Industrial Revolution was an important time for the world. It saw many new Inventions including batteries, more efficent steam engines. Factories were becoming more and more common, with new machines being able to increase production.
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The Eureka Stockade took place in the Victorian Goldfields at Ballarat. At the time Ballarat was experiencing a gold rush and new authority and governments were not treating the miners well. Unfair laws and police corruption were a huge concern. Eventually the unrest amongst the miners led to a battle with local forces known as the Eureka Stockade. Today, the Eureka Stockade remains an important part of Ballarat's history.
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The American Civil War was incredibly important to modern day America. The war broke out as a result of the Southern states, know as the Confedorate States refusing to abolish slavery. The United States led by Abraham Lincoln eventually won the War after the Confedorate States surrended. Five days later Abraham Lincoln was assasinated.
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In 1876 Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. This new form of communication was revolutionary and had huge effects on society. Today telephones have developed monumentaly with the availability of smart phones.
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In 1879 Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb. The lightbulb was huge for industrial processes with workers now being able to continue into the night, Along with this it provided availability for vehicles to function in the dark.
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In 1901 the colonies of Australia became a Federation. This put Australia on the map and united the colonies. The significance of this was that Australia could now do things it hadnt before such as being able to be led by the one person.
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In 1903, the Wright Brothers performed the first powered flight. This was the first time anything of this kind had happened. This invention would revolutionise flying technology forever.
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In 1912 the largest passenger ship to set sail left England for America. What was known as the 'Unsinkable Ship' soon came to hit an ice berg and ironically sink. Nearly all of the passengers on board died. Today the Titanic has been located and several artifects have been recovered.
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In 1918, one of the worst wars to ever affect the world came to an end. With 100s of thousands dead and countries turned into battlefields it was extremley devestating. Australians were amongst many other nations to have fought in places such as Turkey and France.
