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An Overview of History

By Tom_Bratkovic
  • Invention of the Newcomen atmospheric steam engine

    Invention of the Newcomen atmospheric steam engine

    This machine is made to generate atmospheric pressure using a steam powered piston making a strong vaccum.
  • Crop rotation discovered

    Crop rotation discovered

    Crop rotation was first used in the mid 1700's by farmers, The method was they rotated crops through a four year cycle. To protect the land from soil erosion.
  • The Invention of the Spining Jenny

    The Invention of the Spining Jenny

    The spinning jenny was used to spin wool and cotton.
  • The beggining of the American war of independence.

    The beggining of the American war of independence.

    America fought Britan for rights over land and independence.
  • First fleet leaves england

    First fleet leaves england

    The First Fleet left England to transport many convicts to Australia in involantary migration. The fleet arrived in January 1st at Botany Bay.
  • British Parliment Abolish Slavery

    British Parliment Abolish Slavery

    The British Parliment passed the law stating that slaves were no longer permitted.
  • Australia become an independent nation

    Australia become an independent nation

    The British Government passed a law saying that the 6 Colonies of Australia were now independent under the Common Wealth of Australia.

  • Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand assasinated

    Franz Ferdinand was assasinated by a Boznian Serb called Gavrilo Princip. Franz Ferdinand was visiting Sarajevo and him and his wife Sophia were shot dead by Gavrilo. The death of Franz Ferdinand caused many events that led up to the beginner of WW1.