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The Qing Dynasty still rules in China, during which China grows economically and population wise. Qing rule continues until 1911.
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The Seven Years War was a conflict between Britain and France, allied with Spain, as well as between Frederick II of Prussia and Austria, France, Sweden, and Russia.
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Majority of India is controlled by East India Company, where slaves were used and sold and trade was large.
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The Industrial Revolution starts in England in 1760, bringing new ideas and major production.
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Jean Jacques Rousseau published his book "The Social Contract", influencing many forming governments.
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James Watt, a Scottish citizen, improved on the steam engine, furthering work efficiency and aiding the rise of industrialization.
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Japan allowed a book on western anatomy to be published, providing a big step forward in their economy.
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Rio de la Plata is established, the last of Spain's Viceroyaltys in South America colonies.
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Free trade is opened up, allowing exports and imports between Spanish owned South American colonies and England
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A revolt led by Tupac Amaru II (José Gabriel Condorcanqui) rises in Spanish colonies, in protest against economic issues.
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Another rebellion, taking place in New Granada. Criollo and Mestizo farmers are united in their protests against taxes.
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Bad weather conditions in Japan cause a raging famine to sweep across the island.
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The French people rise up against nobility in a bloody overthrow of King Louis XVI.
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The first American ship reaches Japan's coast, greeted by
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A slave revolution rises in Haiti, destroying the sugar industry.