Making the Modern World

  • Beginning of the first Industrial revolution

    The industrial revolution started in 1750 and was the name given to the period of time where products and food were able to be mass produced. This led to a change in the economy and a rise in population due to more food and better healthcare.
  • First British settlement in Adventure Bay

    The first British settlement within Tasmania was in 1803 at Adventure bay. It marked the beginning of colonisation in Tasmania.
  • End of The Napoleonic Wars

    The end of the Napoleonic wars signified the time that Britten started its time of European power. This happened due to Frances loss at the battle of waterloo and led to British hegemony.
  • End of the age of the revolution

    The end of the ago of revolution was the time in which most absolute monarchies were demolished. Most places decided to have a representative government, some turning to constitutional monarchy.
  • The date of the shootout at Stringybark Creek

    The perspectives within the incident at Stringybark creek are widely different. Weather Ned Kelly killed the policeman is debated and is an important historical event.
  • Beginning Date of the Boxer Rebellion

    The Boxer rebellion was a revolt against imperialist countries from people within China. The rebellion lost, which widely impacted trade between western countries and China.
  • The Date of the Battle of Beersheba

    Australian light-horse troops were battling Turkish troops. The Turkish troops had constant access to water and other necessity's, however Australia won. All of the horses were killed because of the war.