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Mass Production
Mass production is when goods are being produced in large amounts at low costs. This does not mean that the goods are low qualities they are standardized. There are two kinds of methods of making these goods: 1, Human Labour and Tools, machinery and the equipment. The modern methods of mass production produce quality and quantity for reasonable costs. -
End Of WW1
WW1 started coming to end when allies kept on pushing onto the German border. Germany started to crumble and were forced to sea. The British, French and Americans advanced into Germany and had taken control. A German republic was declared and peace feelers were extended to the allies. On November 11 an armistice was signed. The fighting after 4 years had finally stopped. This was an important day because it was the end of the WW1 after so many years. -
Treasty Of Versailles
The treaty of Versailles was a peace offering after WW1 had ended in 1918. This treaty was signed in the vast Versailles palace near Paris and is why its title is called “Germany and the allies”. The Versailles place was a perfect place to sign the peace offering as it was a reasonable size and lots of people could fit in it. This was a significant event because it was the declaration of the end of WW1. -
The Jazz Age
The jazz age was when jazz music and dance started becoming popular in the United States. Jazz played a significant part in wider cultural changes during the period, and its influence on pop culture continued long afterwards. Jazz people started using the saxophone which was revolutionary for people. This was a significant event because black people could play and record their music and get noticed by it, which gave them a good name for themselves. -
Invention Of The Television
The first Television was invented well before 1900 by not just 1 person but a group of inventers. In England 1878, a man called John Loggie Baird succefully transmitted the first TV picture through wires. After, inventers have always added more and more to the Television to make it better. This was a significant event because it was the first time people could watch moving pictures on a screen that can be broadcasted -
The Great Depression
The great depression was when millions of Australians were out of jobs. For many Australians this period began before the market crash and lasted until the Second World War. The great depression was a devastating time for the Australians. Many people that didn’t have work lost their homes and were forced to live in a poor environment with little food. This was significant because it was the first big crash in Australia and it made other countries realise delicate our economy was. -
Market Crash of 1929
The stock market crash also known as “black Tuesday” was one of the biggest stock breakdowns ever. On October 23 stock prices suddenly started rising and people started getting nervous. The next day prices went even higher leaving more people in shock. Soon after came black Monday, all the stock prices dropped and all the workers were working like crazy and couldn’t keep up with the shares that they changed. On the 29th the stock market shot up and they couldn’t sell anything, that they all the -
Day Of Mourning
On the 26th of January, the first fleet arrived in Australia on the coast of Sydney. For many of the Aboriginals this date is horrible as the settlers came in and ruined the lives of all the indigenous inhabitants that were there. This was important because this day was when white people settled in Australia. -
Start Of WW2
WW2 started because Adolf Hitler wanted more land, so he sent his Nazis to war and invaded countries. Germany invaded Austria and Czechoslovakia. On September 1, Germany invaded Poland. Other countries wanted to get involved to stop the Germans from invading. This resulted into a 6 year long World War. This was a significant event because if other countries didn’t fight back, Germany could possibly have other countries land. -
Japanese Attack On Pearl Harbour
A surprise air attack by the Japanese on the U.S happened on this day in pearl harbour, Hawaii. More than 2,400 Americans were killed, after 2 hours of bombing. This included approximately 21 ships and 188 aircrafts destroyed. After the attack the U.S declared war with Japan with outrage from this. This was an important day because it was the first time an American president let them attack just to get into a war -
Bombing of Darwin
Darwin, Australia was under attack for the first time when the Japanese did two air raids to go over Darwin. The first attack went over the harbour and town off Darwin. An hour later another attack happened and it went over the Royal Australian Air Force Base which lasted for 20-25min. These attacks killed approximately 243 people and over 400 were wounded. This day was significant because it was the first time Australia had been bombed. -
Atomic Bombing Of Hiroshima
on the 6th of August, The US used an atomic bomb against Hiroshima in Japan. This atomic bomb killed over 10 thousand innocent people. The Atomic bomb was filled with 20,000 tons of TNT. While japan were trying to help Hiroshima, the US struck again but this time on Nagasaki. This was an important day because it marked the end of WW2. -
Declaration Of Human Rights
The universal declaration of human right is an international document that says human rights and fundamental freedom to all humans. The declaration of human rights was created on the 10th December, 1948 by the general assembly of the United Nations. This was important because it was the first time countries agreed on a comprehensive statement of inalienable human rights. -
Melbourne Olympics
The Melbourne Olympics were held in Melbourne, Australia 1956. It was the first time ever that an Olympics was played at a country besides Europe or the United States. The USSR won the overall gold medal tally with 37 gold, 29 silver and 32 bronze. While as hosts Australia had only won 13 gold medals. This was important because it was the first time Australia had hosted the Olympic games and in many ways it was the year that took the Olympics to the world. -
Invention Of The Internet
Just like the television, the internet was invented by a group of inventers. The internet started in the United States to help the government weapons in the cold war. Many scientists and researchers used the internet to communicate and share data with one another. This was a significant event because it helped people communicate in the old days and it gives us vital information. -
Cuban Missle Crisis
An American spy plane had spotted nuclear Missile sights being built by the Soviet Union. J-F Kennedy did not want the Soviet Union and Cuba to know what he had discovered. After some time, Kennedy decided to place lots of ships around Cuba to prevent the Soviets from bringing in any more military supplies. Kennedy demanded the removal of the Missles there and on the site. Soviets disabled all missiles in exchange for a pledge from the United States not to invade Cuba. This was an important day -
Martin Luther King Speech
– On this date martin Luther king spoke to the world and delivered his most famous speech, “I have a dream”. This speech was special because he talked about the fight for equality and freedom during the American Civil Rights moment. This was a significant event because it brought a greater attention to the civil right moment and for African Americans. -
Australian freedom Rides
A group of students at a university in Sydney organised a bus tour from the western and coastal NSW towns. The idea for this was to get public attention for the aboriginal health, education and housing. They hoped for the white people to encourage and support so aboriginal people could have the same rights. This was an important day for the aboriginal people because they got more rights and started getting treated better. -
invention Of The Mobile Phone
The first ever Mobile Phone was invented by a man called Martin Cooper. Martin Cooper worked for the company Motorola and worked with his team to create the mobile phone. The handheld device that Cooper used was 1.1kg and measured in at 23cm long. This was a significant event because it was the first day were people could actually communicate to each other through electronic devices. -
Release Of Crocodile Dundee
Crocodile Dundee is a comedy movie that is set in the Australian outback about an American reporter that goes to the Australian to meet a crocodile poacher. The main character in the movie is a man called Paul Hogan who plays as “Crocodile Dundee” This was an important movie because it was the first Australian film to go worldwide and got a lot of tourists to come to Australia to explore the outback. -
United Nations Conventions On The Rights Of The Child
United nations convention on the rights of the child is a human rights treaty which shows out the civil, political, economic, social, health and cultural rights of children. At the age of 18 is the minimum age of rights or if in other countries the age will change -
Fall Of Berlin Wall
The berlin wall had finally been destroyed after three decades of East and west Berliners being apart. At midnight, East Germany rulers gave permission for the gates along the wall to be opened. Hundreds of people started to jump onto the wall and flee eats Germany. Soon after the wall came down. This is an important moment because it was then end of the west and east Berliners from being separated.
