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Steam Engine
James Watt was given a steam engine to repair in 1763 and realised he could make it more efficent. He eventually finished his work and the perfected steam engine went into production in 1775. This was important becasue the steam engine was a very efficent way of making power at the time. It also revolutionized transportation and any way of making power. -
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French Revolution
The people of France were very poor and and had little power in the government. The government was in debt and could not take care of its people. The people were mad and over threw the king and created a new government. This event was important because it showed the rest of the world that it was possible to make a change in government and inspired other revolutionaries to start revolts. -
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Haitian Revolution
The Haitian slaves were very upset at the horrible conditions they had to live in. They teamed up with some free mulatoes and fought against the french slave owners. This was important becasue it showed the -
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Independence of Mexico
The Mexican Creoles wanted freedom from the spainsh born nobles. They thought they should get more power and not be charged taxes. The revolution was started by Father Hidalgo and eventually finished by . It was important because it was a model for the other Latin American countries for fighting for independence from spain. -
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Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Europe was a congress to return the balance of power in Europe after Napolean was defeated. The delegates changed the map of europe and put Louis XVIII on the french throne. This was important because it brought back peace to Europe and there were not any more major european wars for 100 years. -
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Opium War
Great Brittian was facing a huge trade defficit with China and there was a huge demand for Chinese tea. They needed a product that they had a lot of and that the chinese wanted. The Brittish decided to sell the Chinese the addictive drug Opium. Opium was illegal in China and they didnt want Britian to bring it into their country and this led to a war. Brittan won and made China sign an unfair treaty. It was important because it created hostility between China and Europe. -
Communist Manifesto
Book outlining communism that was written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. It said how the common people would overthrow the rich who had the toools of industry. It was important because it led to many communist countries with dictators. -
Matt Perry Arives in japan
Matt Perry sailed from the US to Japan. He sailed to Japan and Met with the Japanese government and signed a diplomatic and trade treaty. This was important because it established trade with Asia for the US and ended Japans isolation from the world. -
Sepoy Mutiny
The Indian People were getting mad that the brittish were taking away their culture so they started a rebellion. It was begun by the Sepoy after they had to bite off the animal grease covered ends of bullets. It was important because it showed other colonies that rebellions were possible. -
Unification of Germany
The Prussian Kaiser Wilhelm I issued a proclamation that declared the German Empire. The Prussians had fought for years to put the German electorates, principalities, and duchies under their control. This was important because it created a very powerful nation that would be involved in many major wars. -
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Berlin Conference
France, Great Brittian, Portugal, and Germany met in Berlin to remap Africa. The countries divided up Africa and remapped the whole continent. This was important because it set many boundaries that still stand today. It also put different ethnic groups that did not get along together in the same country which caused problems in modern times. -
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Russo-Jpanese War
Russia and Japan fought a war over territory in Northern China. Japan won. This was important because it led to civil unrest in Russia and eventually led to the Russian revolution. -
Zulu Uprising
The Brittish were taxing the Zulu and the Zulu did not want to be taxed so they revolted. The Brittish eventually beat them. The importance of the event showed Brittians power. -
Dr. Sun Yat-sen Takes Over China
Dr Sun Yat-sen was elected the leader of China and the leadder of the rebellion. This event was important becasue it showed the end of the 2000 year rule of the emperors and their weakness and the new rule of the people.
