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Steam Engine
The Steam Engine was technically invented by Thomas Newcomen. However, James Watt gets the credit for inventing this revolutionary mode of transportation. The steam engine powers many vehicles, including the modern day train. James Watt was a key inventor in the industrial revolution of England. http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/steam-engine.jpg -
Haitian Revolution
The Haitian Revolution was revolt by the slaves. Sugar cane was a major crop in Haiti and the slaves had a rigorous life. Toussaint L’Ouverture led the slave revolt and Haiti became a free country. This caused other slave populous countries to worry about revolts because slaves outnumbered whites in most countries. http://www.ligali.org/images/1791_Haitian_Revolution.jpg -
Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna was held in Austria. It restored ‘legitimacy’. Monarchs were re-established in France, Spain, Portugal and Italian States. It didn't reunite Germany. However, it creates the German Confederation which is headed by Austria.
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Independence of Mexico
Liberals in Spain forced the king to issue a constitution. Agustin de Iturbide was alarmed by this because he was afraid the Spanish government might impose liberal reforms on the colonies. He was conservative creole in Mexico. With the support of creoles, mestizos, and Native Americans, he overthrew the Spanish government. Mexico became independent. Iturbide became Emperor Agustin I.
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Zulu Uprising
Southern Africa was dominated by the Zulu people. The Boers, dutch folk, migrated north from Cape Colony. They encountered the Zulus and fighting broke out between the two groups. The Zulus didn't like western influence. The Boer guns defeated Zulu spears in the end, but Zulus held their ground. http://img.youtube.com/vi/pP3bCxHTmtg/0.jpg -
Opium War
The Opium wars were between Britain and China. Britain sent opium to China to get the chinese people addicted and to make money off of their addictions. Commissioner Linn began the first Opium wars because he son died from addiction to Opium. Linn didn't want anymore chinese people to die from addiction. The Treating of Nanking ended the first opium war. The Emperor had to pay the Queen 6 million a year. The Arrow War of 1856 is known as the second Opium war. http://web.jjay.cuny.edu/~job -
Communist Manifesto
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels wrote "The Communist Manifesto".In the article, Marx proposed that there were two classes in society; the "haves" and the "have-nots".The "haves" were the wealthy owners of production and the "have-nots" were the working class, or proletariats.In a communist system, Marx suggested that the proletariats would control the means of production.Communism came to be a system where the government controlled all economic and political life and was led by the elite. -
Sepoy Mutiny
The Sepoys were Indian soldiers that worked for the East India Company.Sepoys rose up against their British officers.It spread from northern to central India.The regiments marched to Delhi, which was the old Mughal capitol.At Delhi they hailed the last Mughal ruler as their leader. Some massacred the British.The British soon put an end to the revolt.The rebellion did end the company and put India under the British crown.
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Matthew Perry goes to Japan
An American fleet under the command of Commodore Matthew Perry enters Tokyo Bay. The US demands trade rights. Japan recognizes they can't fight American technology. They agreed to the Treaty of Kanagawa. This treaty stated that two ports would be open to American ships. Soon, America gained more trading rights including low import taxes on American goods. The Japanese people saw the Shogun as weak because they didn't take more of a stand against the foreigners. http://www.history.navy.mil/p -
Unification of Germany
Prussia is the leading power in Germany. In 1834, Prussia organizes Germany into states based on economics. Otto von Bismarck, the Prussian Prime Minister in 1962 wanted to unite germany under Prussian leadership. Bismarck wants an enemy that all of Germany will unite against. Germany goes to war with France and wins in 1871. Then King Wilhelm I is crowned German Kaiser. -
The Berlin Conference
The Berlin Conference was held by King Leopold II of Belgium. It divided up Africa for colonization. There was no African representation at the conference. By 1914 only Ethiopia and Liberia were Independent. http://people.tribe.net/chaz/blog/4669c7b9-8ecc-43a2-9306-bd06eb70546f -
French Revolution
The French Revolution began with the crowning of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. The people of the kingdom were in famine and disease. In anger of being ignored by the nobles for so long, they tore apart the Bastille brick by brick. Eventually, the people executed King Louis via guillotine. The reign of terror caused havoc and death and then Napoleon led the nation out of darkness.
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Russo-Japenese War
The Russo-Japanese war was fought between Japan and Russia. Russian troops were defeated in Manchuria. Japan's navy destroyed almost an entire Russian fleet. For the first time, an Asia power defeated a European power. The treaty of Portsmouth was signed and Japan got control of Korea and parts of Manchuria. http://japanfocus.org/data/Russo-Japanese%20War.jpg -
Dr. Sun Yat-sen takes over China
Cr. Sun Yat-sen is named President of the new republic. He wants a republic based on the three principles of people; nationalism, democracy and livelihood. In 1912 Sun steps down for a strong general who might gaian control. His name is Yuan Shikai. http://cnparm.home.texas.net/Nat/China/Sun%20Yat-sen.JPG
