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Timeline 1750 - 1918
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The Encyclopedia
Diderot published the first Encyclopedia. Definitely his best work. This was a great learning tool that could be translated to any language around the world. -
Benjamin Franklins Letter
On this date Benjamin wrote a letter to Peter Collin son explaining he theory. His theory was to see if lightning was electric. The conclusion of his results were that lightning is definitely electrical -
Australia Signed Independence
Australia became independant, Until the 1940s Australian governments consistently pursued their foreign policy objectives within the framework of the British Empire. World War Two was the catalyst for creating an Australian perspective in foreign policy. -
The French Revolution
Revolution in France that began due to very poor economic conditions caused by the frivility of nobles and the government. The working class grew tired of conditions and the revolt began to sieze power. It was significant because it was the first European revolution that installed a system of government other than a monarchy or dictatorship. -
Industrial Revolution
A time period where major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transportaqtion, and technology. It also had a profound effect on the social, economic, and cultural conditions of the times -
War between U.S and Great Brittian
The United States goes to war with Great Britain after the British interfere with American trade and force American sailors to serve in the British navy. -
California Gold rush
Gold is discovered in California. People form all overe the contry flood into California, followed by people form all over the world. It brought many people to America looking for money, and started the settelement of the west. -
Eureka Stockade
On the day of the rebellion 500 diggers took an oath on the southern cross flag to swear they will defend the honours of themselves and there fellow diggers. -
Statue of Liberty unveiled
The statue of liberty was unveiled. It was given to USA as a gift from France. USA chose to make it a national landmark in NYC -
The invention of the telephone
Alexander Graham Bell sucessfully tests the telephone with his assistant. It revolutionizes communication due to it ease of use and more efficient to use than the telegram or previous methods of communication. -
Adolph Hitler is born
Adolph hitler the future leader of the Nazi is born -
Titanic Sinks
The Titanic, strikes an iceberg in the North Atlantic on its maiden voyage and sinks within hours; 1,517 of 2,100 passengers drown
