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Spinning mule developed
Samuel Crompton developed this hybrid machine to meet the greater needs of factories in the Industrial Revolution. It was able to spin more yarn than ever. -
American Revolution
The American Revolution was caused by the unfair tariffs and treatment from Britain towards their American colonies. They fought together to become independent of Britain and to become their own country. -
France
Excessive spending and poor harvests lead to a financial crisis in France. -
James watt
James Watt’s steam engine was one of the most revolutionary machines of the century. It allowed for cheaper transportation with fuel being a ready resource. It was central to the Industrial Revolution. -
French Revolution
A revolution that impacted all of Europe by tearing down France’s absolute monarchy. Enlightenment principles also became popular -
National Assembly
First and second Estate join the Third Estate in the newly formed National Assembly. -
the tennis oath
The tennis oath is when the people protested to get a declaration -
Toussaint Louverture
Haitian patriot and martyr. A self-educated slave freed shortly before the uprising in 1791, he joined the black rebellion to liberate the slaves and became its organizational genius. -
cotton gin developed
The invention of the cotton gin by Eli Whitney revolutionized the production and trade of cotton around the world. It allowed for less manpower to produce more cotton, helping cotton to become one of the largest industries in America. -
Napolean
Napoleon attempts to conquer Egypt and cut of english trade lines and is defeated by Horatio Nelson -
napolean is defeated
Napoleon is defeated by Russia
Napoleon is defeated by at Leipzig -
unification of italy
Italian Unification was the political and social movement that agglomerated different states of the Italian peninsula into the single state of Italy in the 19th century. -
The Continental System is implmented.
The Continental System was created by Napoleon with the intent to destroy Britain. The goal was to cut Britain off from export and re-export trade with the rest of Europe. Even though Britain was the target of this system, other European nations were impacted and led to their opposition of the Continental System. -
War of Greek independence
The rebellion originated in the activities of the Philikí Etaireía (“Friendly Brotherhood”), a patriotic conspiracy founded in Odessa (now in Ukraine) in 1814. By that time the desire for some form of independence was common among Greeks of all classes. It was won in 1832. -
Bessemer process developed
The Bessemer process was the first inexpensive industrial process for the mass-production of steel from molten pig iron. This process decreased the cost of steel manufacturing and increased the scale on which it was produced. -
Sepoy Rebellion
A revolt that began with Indian soldiers in the Bengal army of the British East India Company but developed into a widespread uprising against British rule in India. -
Emancipation of Russian serfs
After Russia’s loss in the Crimean War, the country realized how behind they were and worked towards updating its world. Although serfs were freed, they were still treated badly and had very poor living conditions. -
Kimberley
Diamonds are discovered at Kimberley -
Meiji restoration
The Meiji Restoration was a chain of events that restored imperial rule to Japan in 1868. The Restoration led to enormous changes in Japan's political and social structure. -
Unification of Germany
Germany’s reunification was caused by extreme tariffs and rebellion. The King of Germany was thrown out and Hitler was inaugurated the same year. -
Panama Canal First
Construction The Panama Canal is a major route that trading ships use. It united countries and caused shorter routes to be used. -
Indian National Congress founded
The Indian National Congress introduced democracy to India and was one of the most powerful forces in its struggle for independence. It is one of the oldest political parties in the world. -
Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion happened to help return China to its previous strength and traditional values. It protested against foreign “spheres of influence.” -
Russo-Japanese War
An imperialistic conflict that grew out of the rival designs of Russia and Japan on Manchuria and Korea, this war brought Japan to the forefront of world powers. It’s bad outcome for Russia also led to the Russian Revolution of 1705. -
All-India Muslim League founded
The All-India Muslim League was founded to secure political rights for Muslims in the British puppet government of India and believed in the “two-nation” idealogy. -
Henry Ford and the assembly line
The assembly line completely transformed the act of manufacturing. Developed for the Model T, Ford patented the act of mass production. It allowed more products to be created for less.
