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The Industrial Revolution
England's work force lacked employees and therefore employed children to work at a small wage. -
American War of Independence
A war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and America's 13 Clolonies which grew to include several more countries inside Europe. -
European Colonisation of Australia
Arthur Phillip and the First Fleet set anchor in Botany Bay. -
French Revolution
The storming of the Bastille resulted in the rebellion against French monarch, Louis XVI. -
Battle of Trafalgar
Lord Nelson led the British navy to victory over both the Spanish and French fleets but was however killed in action. -
Invention of Steam Engine
A revolutionary idea which powered many machines. -
Fall of Berlin Wall
The Unification of East and West Germany. -
End of Apartheid
Nelson Mandela led the revolt against the racial segregation in South Africa known as the Apartheid. -
9/11 Terrorist Suicide
The horrible terrorist suicide attack which claimed many lives. -
2008 United States Presidential Election
Barack Obama was the first African-American president elected in the United States.
