Bobby's History Course Outline By Bob polio Period: Jan 1, 1600 to Dec 31, 1800 British Agricultural Revolution Period: Jan 1, 1770 to Jan 1, 1920 Industrial Revolution, The making of Australia and World War One Jan 1, 1775 Intoduction of the 'Improved' Steam Engine by James Watt Jan 18, 1788 Arrival of the First Fleet led by Governor Arthur Phillip Nov 1, 1811 First Luddite attack Sep 15, 1830 Opening of Liverpool-Manchester Railway Jul 1, 1851 Gold Discovery/ Gold Rush Dec 3, 1854 Eureka Stockade Jan 1, 1901 Australian Federation established Jun 28, 1914 Assassination of Franz Ferdinand Feb 21, 1916 Battle of Verdun Jul 1, 1916 Battle of Somme Nov 11, 1918 Armistice signed