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industrial revolution
The first industrial revolution began way back in 1750 where the British made big factories with machines inside used for making goods. this took over England and its daily life, then spreading to all parts of the world. -
first British settlement in adventure bay
The first British settlement was in Adventure Bay in 1803. The British wanted to make sure no other countries, like France, claimed the area. they send convicts and prisoners there to start a colony. -
end of Napoleonic wars
The Napoleonic Wars concluded in 1815 where Napoleon lost the Battle at Waterloo on June 18. this ended Napoleons reign as leader and ended his legacy. -
end of the age of revolution
The Age of Revolution spanned from 1789 to 1848. Protests and uprisings across Europe were people wanted more freedom, better governments, and fairer treatment. -
shootout at stringy bark creek
The shootout at Stringybark Creek occurred on October 26, 1878, in Victoria. Where the Kelly Gang got into a shootout with the law. this resulted in three police officers losing their lifes. -
beginning of the boxer rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion started in 1899 in China when a group called the "Boxers" wanted to push out foreigners and stop their influence on Chinese culture. -
The battle of Beersheba
The Battle of Beersheba happened on October 31, 1917, during World War I. The British wanted to capture Beersheba because it had important water wells and was part of the enemy's defensive line.