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First Steam Engine
The first steam engine was invented by Thomas Newcoman, Although his invention was very unreliable and not often used. -
Invention of the Spinning Jenny
In 1764 the spinnig jenny was invented by James Hargreave, a British carpenter and weaver. This machine was capable of spinning more than one ball of yarn at a time. -
Improvements
In 1769, a man named James Watts greatly improved the steam Engine. Making it more effiecient. These engines powered the first trains, steamboats, and factories. -
Eli Whitney
In 1794, Eli whitney invented the Cotton Gin. This machine made it muuch easier to remove tthe seeds from cotton. This in return helped the south gain more money and save more time. -
Imperialism
Trade between africa and europe becomes well established -
Suez Canal
The suez canal was an important trading toute that conneted two bodies of water that were often traveled upon. -
Spanish-American War
This overall is the downfall of spain. With the victory America gained control of puerto Rico, Cuba, and the phillipiines. This increases americas wealth and power. -
British control
BY 1914 most of africa is under european control. They basically own all of the natural resources and soon begin to industrialize africa.
