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Slavery in USA
The first African slaves were brought onto an English colony in what would soon become Virginia. -
Invention of the Seed Drill
After it had been originally invented by the Chinese in the second century, the seed drill was refined and put to commercial use in England by Jethro Tull in 1701 in the Agricultural Revolution, . -
Invention of Steam Engine
Thomas Newcomen's atmospheric engine was the first commercial true steam engine using a piston, and was used in 1712 for pumping in a mine. -
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Agricultural Revolution
This revolution revolved around the mass increase in agricultural revenue and production thanks to the introduction of machines. -
Invention of the Spinning Jenny
This was a spinning wheel that spun multi spindles all at one time and created a much more efficient yarn producing device. -
Invention of the Power Mill
Richard Arkwright invented the power mill in 1769, a device that used wooden and metal cylinders in place for humans. It easily made textile calicoes. -
Cook's Terra Nulius Discovery
Cook landed in Botany Bay and claimed possession of the land on Britian's behalf. -
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Industrial Revolution
This was the transition between old times and new machinery. It sparked the invention of what makes us today. -
Invention of the Flying Shuttle
The Flying Shuttle was invented by John Kay and was one of the key developments to weaving in the Industrial Revolution. -
Declaration of American Independence
It was a document that declared 13 American Colonies that at the time were at war with Great Britain, had decided that they were newly formed Independent Colonies. -
Settlement in Sydney
The First Fleet began their colonisation by landing on the East Coast and meeting the locals. The captain proclaimed the place, Sydney. -
First Fleet Arrival
This was the arrival of the 11 ships that began to colonise future Australia. -
Invention of the Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin, it easily seperates cotton fibres from its seeds, allowing for productivity in textiles. -
Invention of Interchangeable Parts
Eli Whitney built ten of the same gun, and created interchangeable parts, meaning that if one part was in need of repair or replacement, it could be done. He went on to make interchangeable parts for many different machines. -
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Luddite Revolution
The Luddite revolution was a rebellion of 18th and 19th century textile workers. They were losing revenue due to the invention of machines during the textile revolution. -
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Great Potato Famine
This was a period of mass starvation in Ireland. The potatos were diseased in Ireland but two fifths of the population relied on this crop and the population dropped by 20% -
Federation of Australia
This was when six British governed colonies formed one single nation. The colonies became states in the Commonwealth of Australia.