-
Period: to
History
-
British Discovery of Australia
1770 – British Discovery Of Australia, in 1768, Lieutenant James Cook was sent to observe the transit of veins (An Astronomical event) for Tahiti. He found the south-eastern corner on the 20 April 1770. 9 days later he found Botany Bay, which he thought could be a great harbour. When he came onto land he raised the British flag claiming the continent from the British Empire. -
James Watt Steam Engine
James Watt designs a more efficient steam engine which leads to the produce of steam boats which revolutionized travel throughout the whole world and was a massive invention that is still used now in our times, James Watt was an inventor who did not invent the steam engine but designed a much better version of it. -
American Declaration of Independence signed
The Declaration of independence was adopted by a congress of America which stated that 13 of the American colonies were now independent states and not under British rule, which they were at war with at the time. This led to the Americans becoming independent -
End to the American War of independence
This was a war between the 13 colonies of America, they were fighting for freedom and independence of British rule. Eventually France, the Netherlands and Spain joined in to help the Americans. It ended with Britain losing and recognition of Americas independence from the United States. -
First Fleet lands at Australia
The first fleet is a fleet of 11 ships that left Britain to go to Australia and colonize it. It was intended to be a prison colony. The fleet was commanded by Captain Arthur Phillip. The fleet went to Botany Bay and discovered that it was a bad place for a colony, so they sailed up the cost to Sydney cove where they set up their colony. -
End of the French Revolution
The French Revolution was a revolution that lasted 10 years. The people were unhappy with the aristocratic society and with their king. Over the three years there was a massive social and political change. It ended with France declaring themselves a Republic and their king being beheaded. -
End of the Industrial Revolution
The French Revolution was a revolution that lasted 10 years. The people were unhappy with the aristocratic society and with their king. Over the three years there was a massive social and political change. It ended with France declaring themselves a Republic and their king being beheaded. -
Myall Creek Massacre
At Myall Creek in New South Wales, Australia, about 30 unarmed Aboriginals were murdered by 12 settlers, the settlers captured them at a station that they were staying at, tied them up together and took them to a nearby gully where they slaughtered them, This is a significant time in the history of Australia as it is a disturbing example of the treatment of the Aboriginal people at that time. -
Gold Discovered in Victoria, Australia
Gold was discovered near Ballarat, in Victoria Australia. This led to a huge gold rush with people sailing in from all over the world in an attempt to find gold which you make them wealthy. This rush led to a massive population increase in the nearby city of Melbourne and a massive amount of money put into Melbourne which stimulated its economy. -
Eureka Stockade
The Eureka Stockade was a stockade built by agitated miners on the gold fields of Ballarat. The miners were agitated by the unfair rules and regulations on the gold fields that were imposed by the government so they built a stockade to protect themselves from soldiers and police officers. On the morning of December 3, 176 military personal attacked the stockade. They overran the miners who had a little fighting skill. Some people view this incident as the birth democracy in Australia -
: Coca-Cola Invented
Coca-Cola is a carbonated non-alcoholic drink intended to be like the French wine Coca, which had just been made illegal. The company is now a multi-National enterprise that essentially controls the world of non-alcohol beverages. -
Unveiling of the Statue of Liberty
The statue of Liberty was a gift to the peoples of America from France. It is one of the Roman goddess of freedom, Libertas. It has the date the American Declaration of Independence was signed, carved into the Tablet she is holding. It is an icon of freedom for the American people. -
Eiffel Tower built
The Eiffel Tower is a large Iron Lattice tower. It was built as the entrance to the 1889 world fare. It is a global and cultural icon. It is also one of the most recognizable structures in the world; it is also a large tourist attraction. -
First Modern Olympics
This was the first international Olympics. It was held at Athens. It was the first Olympic Games to be held in the modern era. Due to its success led to more Olympics being held after it, which still happens to this day -
End of Triangular Slave Trade
This was a trade between three main ports. Its primary trade was slaves however it did carry other goods as well. It ended in the early 19th century as slaves started becoming illegal and there were easier ways to transport goods. -
Federation of Australia
The federation of Australia was when Australia became recognized as a Country of its own by the rest of the world. -
First controlled, powered flight
This was a aircraft designed, build and flown by the famous Wright brothers. It was the first powered, controlled and piloted aircraft flight in history. -
Titanic Crashed
The titanic was a newly built British passenger ship. It sunk on its maiden voyage when it hit an iceberg, causing the death o 1,502 people. At the time of its sinking it was the largest ship that had ever been afloat. -
Astin Martin Founded
Aston Martin is a popular British manufacturer of Sports cars. Millions of people buy an Aston Martin each year resulting in much money going to the company it is owned by, Ford. -
End of World War I
World War 1 was a war that was supposed to end all wars. It was fought between the Allied forces and an alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungry. Germany and Austria-Hungry lost. During this war led to much technological advancement in weaponry occurred. It also resulted in many deaths. It is because Germany lost this war that World War 2 occurred -
Bibliography 1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_exploration_of_Australia
Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
Date Accessesed - 14-3-2013
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Fleet
Date Accessesed - 14-3-2013
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Revolution
Date Accessed - 26-03-2013
http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/austn-gold-rush
Publisher - Australia.gov.au
Creator - Kathryn Wells - 2007
Accessesed - 14-3-2013 -
Bibliography 2
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Liberty
Wikimedia Foundation, Inc
Date Accessesed - 16-3-2013
Publisher - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_Tower
Wikimedia Foundation, Inc
Date Accessesed - 16-3-2013
Publisher - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eureka_Rebellion#Stockade_description
Wikimedia Foundation, Inc
Date Accessesed - 16-3-2013
Publisher - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I
Wikimedia Foundation, Inc
Date Accessesed - 16-3-2013
Publisher - Wiki
