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Modern History 1750-1918
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The First Encylcopaedia
The first Encyclopaedia is published by Diderot, it is considered as his best work and it was a learning tool which could be widely translated into many different languages -
AUSTRALIA!
Captain James Cook claims the continent of Australia on behalf of the Biritsh Crown. -
James Watt
In 1775 James Watt designs a more efficient stea-engine. -
Declaration of Independence
American Declaration of independence announces the American colonies' independence from the British Empire -
First Fleet
The first fleet arrives on Botany Bay starting British settlement -
French Revolution
The French nationals break out in riots after raised taxes and an increase in the price of living necessities -
Alessandro Volta
Invents the batttery to store and electric current, the unit to measure electric potential is named after him -
Napoleon Comes To Power
Napoleon Bonaparte comes to power in 1804 and becomes the Emperor of France. -
The War of 1812
The American colonies were not happy with British not allowing them to trade with France ulitmately making this 32 month war. -
George Stephenson
Builds the first Passenger railway between Liverpool and Manchester -
The Irish potato famine
The Irish potato famine wrecks havoc in britain after the majority of potato crops fail -
Australian Gold Rush
The Australian Gold Rush begins with the first piece of Gold discovered near Bathrust NSW by Edward Hargraves -
American Civil War
American Civil War begins between the Northern and Southern states of America -
End of Civil War
The American Civil War ends -
Final Convict Transportation to Australia
The Convict transport ceases with the last shipment of convicts disembark in Western Australia. -
Federation of Australia
The Six colonies finally become one nation ruled by the British -
Wright Brothers
The Wright brothers are the first to achieve, controlled powered flight. (Aeroplanes) -
Henry Ford
Henry Ford produces his first Ford Model 'T' automobile -
Alphington Primary
Alphington Primary is established -
Titanic
The titanic sinks after horrific crash with an Icebrg in the Atlantic ocean claiming 1517 lives. -
World at War part 1
The beginning of the 1st World War -
World War ceases
The Germans, after 4 years of brutal combat, finally surrendered and signed a treaty, to supposedly end the War that ended all Wars...
