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Birth to USA
After a war, Britain loses the southern hlf of its North American colonies (giving birth to USA) -
First British settlers
The first British settlers (convicts and soldiers) arrive in Australia -
Factory working conditions
The first law regulating factory working conditions limits the number of hours that children are allowed to work.
Slavery is made illegal throughout the British Empire -
Nationwide selective secondary education is introduced
Nationwide selective secondary education is introduced -
The right to vote is extended to women
The right to vote is extended to women -
Britain declares war in Germany
Britain declares war in Germany -
The 'age of majority' is reduced
The 'age of majority' (the age at which somebody legally becomes an adult) is reduced from 21 to 18. -
Second Gulf War
Second Gulf War -
British troops leaves Northen Ireland
British troops leaves Northen Ireland