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Agricultural Revolution
The Agricultural Revolution started in the 18th century. It led to the developments of new agricultural practices which helped Europe sustain it's new growing population. The Agricultural Revolution would continue for most of the 18th century and had immense impacts on both economy and society at the time. -
Newcomen's steam engine
The invention of the steam engine helped change the technological stage of the world. This really helped trade become faster, and the world to continue to be modernized. This would be one of the most important inventions for the industrial revolution. The steam engine allowed for water travel to be used less and for movement of things to be more efficient on a railroad system. -
Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution started in 1733, and would continue until 1913. This is one of the most influential events of our entire history as humans. This helped urbanize lots of places, and would continue to help bring people into cities. Industrialization changed family dynamics, the environment, and so many other things. -
Alexander Pope's Essay on Man
Pope's Essays were known for going against what was considered normal at the time for English Literature. He pushed the social boundaries of 'pastorals', and went onto write criticisms. His Essay on Man was wrote in something we would become famous for, iambic pentameter. All of his works were known for being philosophical in one way or another. -
Seven Years War
The Seven Years War was a battle fought between France V.S. Great British, with other countries supporting them. This battle was a large conflict, with much of Europe involved. France was supported by Austria, Sweden, and Russia and Great Britain by Prussia, and Hanover. This battle would be the most notorious, until one that comes at the end of the century~ -
Intolerable Acts by Great Britain
The Intolerable Acts by Great Britain were acts placed upon the American Colonies. These acts benefited the economy of Great Britain. But, they caused tension in the colonies, which would eventually play out in another way. These acts would lead onto trouble for Great Britain. -
Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès's "What is the Third Estate"
Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès was a french politician who went against the monarchy. EJS wrote his text, "What is the Third Estate" to talk about royalty and clergy. This showed them that they were different from everyone else. In addition EJS, helped Napoleon raise to power. -
Edward Jenner & Lady Mary Wortley Montagu's Vaccine
Edward Jenner Lady Mary Wortley Montagu teamed up to create a vaccine. Edward Jenner was a scientist, while Lady Mary Wortley Montagu was not involved in Stem. Although, she became an advocate for vaccinations after she saw the practice in other places. They eventually, teamed up to help spread awareness of the vaccine. This helped them socially, allowing them to be able to fight diseases more efficiently. -
French Revolution
The French Revolution was one of the last events that happened before the time turned to the 18th century. It's important to understand the effects of the French Revolution, to understand the playing field that the 19th century would start on. Many ideas such as those relating to democracy, property rights. After the war, there seemed to be a (short-lived) peace on the continent. -
Napoleon's rise to power
Napoleon would become one of the most powerful figures in Europe in a short amount of time. He would rise to power in 1799. He would lead the country into a revolution, as seen on the timeline. The Peace of Europe would come to an end.