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Seven Years' War between Britain and France
The seven years' war was the war between Britain and France. It began in the month of May of the year 1756. the seven years' war was the first global war in modern history. In 1762, spain entered the war, however Britain left in victory in 1763. -
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British History
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World History
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The death of John Byng
John Byng decided in 1756 to withdraw to Gibraltar to an indecisive battle. He then brought back to Britain under arrest and is going to be executed which happens on March 14, on deck in Portsmouth harbour. -
Indian province of bengal passes into British control after the Battle of Plassey
Robert Clive led the battle of Plasset which took place between Siraj Ud and the british east company. The defeat of Dulagh led to province to be passed into compant control. This was essential because it established eventual control of all of India by British. -
George lll succeeds his grandfather George ll
George lll was a Hanoverian King who was born and raised in Britain. He had a passion for agriculture and therfore was nicknamed 'Farmer George.' when he became the next ruler Britain lost American colonies but gained European power. -
joseph black and latent heat
the observation was taken that when ice is melting it absorbs some amonut of heat. this discovery was taught in his lectures in 1761 and enabled him to be the first to distinguish between heat and temperature. -
bahia and rio de janeiro
the sconomic strength of Brazil derives at first from sugar plantations. then latrer is discovered gold and which set off the first gold rush in the american continant. diamonds are then also discovered. this then influences the capital to move from Bahia to Rio. -
Augustus lll
the death of agustus lll in 1763 the throne is yet again decided by the russian ruler. now catherine ll assures that her trrops are in pland and ensure the election. -
peace treaties
two peace treaties are signed during the month of feburary. one of the treaties is between france, britain, and spain while the other is between austria and prussia. -
'Factory Age' begins with the opening of Britain's first cotton mill
In 1771, Richard Arkwright opened the first cotton mill. This movement began the 'factory age' for Britain. -
American War of independence begins
The American War of independence begins between British and Massachusetts on April 18, of 1775. This war lead to a war outbreak in whch Thomas Jefferson drafted the declaration of independence. -
Break out in Protest against the Catholic Relief
This catholic relief act removed many Catholic traditions in Britain. however, a man named George Gordon led a repeal of this act in which many, many died in fighting amongst protestors, the worst riot in english history. It started on January second of 1780 and lasted up until June eleven of 1780. -
George lll becomes ill and creates a crisis
George lll begins to suffer an illness sever on attacks and mental instability. this gave possibility for a regent until it was averted by his recovery. he got ill in novemeber of 1788 and revovered in feburary of 1789. -
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Emily Bronte
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The death of Emily Bronte's Mother
In 1821 EMily Bronte's mother died after which her sister Elizabeth Branwell moved to Haworth from Cornwall to care for the Bronte children. -
The four sisters attend clergy school
The four eldest sisters attended the clergy Daughter's school for the daughters of clergymen to poor to go anyware else. and conditions were such that students became seriously ill. -
The death of two sisters!
Maria and Elizabeth Bronte died of a mixture of Tuberculosis and typhoid fever. -
Decides to go and study languages
After the death of her two sisters Maria and Elizabeth, Emily decides to study languages with her sister CHarlotte at Pensionnat Heger in Brussels. -
Aunt Branwell Dies
Emily was called home again in1842 for the death of her aunt Branwell. she did not get out much only for these brief moments, and spent her daysn in seclusion at Haworth. -
a life taken by alchol and addiction
emily bronte's brother passed on october 1, of 1848, deteriorated by the consumtion of alchol and opium addiction. -
the roman republic falls
the roman republic falls to hands of france forces. -
The beginning of a great piece!
this is an important moment in her life becuase she began to write her own book that will soon be published! she published wuthering heights in 1847. -
the voyages of captain cook
captain cook took the first voyages of exploration in the science world. his first mission was to sail to tahiti and set up a telescope. his second purpose was to explore southern land, and lastly his purpose for the third voyage was to explore the pacific coast of north america.
