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Start of American Revolution
Because of the distance between Britain and America, America seeked independence, and many events led to the American Revolution. Events leading up to the American Revolution include the French and Indian War, Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, and The Boston Tea Party. The American Revolution officially began with the Battle of Lexington and Concord. -
End of American Revolution
The American Revolution ended with the Treaty of Paris on September 3, 1783, however most of the hostilities from the war endeed with the American victory at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781; -
Storming of the Bastille
The Cardinal of Richelieu created the Bastille, which was a prison for nobles. These prisoners were sent to the Bastille without any sort of trial. On July 14, 1789 there were only 7 prisoners left. The people of the Revolution stormed the Bastille and stole gunpowder. This day ended monarchy and started the Revolution. -
Start of Haitian Revolution
Toussaint L'Ouverture became the leader of the black slaves in Haiti in1782. He began to gain control of Haiti and Spanish Santo Domingo. Thenhe started freeing the black slaves. This marked the beginning of the Haitian Revolution. -
The Invention of the Cotton Gin
The cotton gin was invented and patented by Eli Whitney in 1794. The cotton gin improved processing of cotton by making cotton producing faster, and more cotton was produced in shorter periods of time. -
Napoleon Takes Power
Franc was itumls the Kin was overthrown and the governmet was soon controlled by a council. Napoleons strong military skills were admired and was soon named emperor. -
End of Haitian Revolution
The Haitian revolution ended when Toussaint L'Ouventure freed the black slaves and Napoleon sent an army to Haiti. Then Toussaint L'Ouventure was captured by the French Army. -
The Serbian Rebellion
This was the beginning of the wars fought for Serbias independence from the Ottomans. It didn't gain its full independence until 1817 though. -
West Florida Rebellion
West Florida was an area in North America that the Americans and Spanish debated over who it belonged to. Americans settled there and resisted Spanish administrative control. On October 27 it became an official part of the US. -
Brazil Gains Independence
Prince Dom Pedro declared Brazil's independence from Portugal on September 7, 1822. And so Portugal lost control over one of it's richest colonies. -
Invention of the Steel Plow
John Deere invented the steel plow in 1837 while the mid-west part of America was being settled. The soil was new and diferent, so other plows werent worrking, This invention was very imprtant for farming. -
First Steam Ships cross the Atlantic
The first steam ships crossing the Atlantic was highly significant because steam ships were a major part of the industrial revolution. The steamboat made transport of goods for trade, or people much easier. -
Invention of the Sewing Machine
The sewing machine was another invention in the Industrial Revolution that made life easier for people. It was invented in 1846 by Elias Howe and Isaac Singer. The sewing machine made it much easier for women to make clothing faster and then have more time for their own leisure or to find a job. -
Hungarian Revolution
The Hungarian Revolution was one of the many revolutions that took place in Europe in 1848. They were fighting for their independence from the Austrian Empire, but they did not achieve it. -
Start of Taiping Rebellion
The Taiping Rebellion was a major civil war in China that broke out in the Guangzi province and was founded by Hong Xuiquan. Hong Xuiquan was eventually defeated by the Qing, but it still was one the the world's bloodiest civil wars with 20-30 million deaths. -
End of Taiping Rebellion
The Taiping Rebellion caused many negative effects to China by the end of the was such as: de-population, destruction of rich agricultural lands, and 20-30 million deaths. -
Start of Meiji Restoration
This period was critical to the growth of Japan into a more modernized nation. It ended the shogunate and called for the Japanese people to abandon their old ways and adopt new ideas to industialize Japan. This would all change Japan's culture and economy significantly. -
The Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution took place in Spain in 1868, and resulted in removing Queen Isabella the Second from her throne. An Italian prince became king but was eventually replaced by the First Spanish Republic which did not last long. -
The North-West Rebellion
This rebellion was a brief uprising of the Metis people against the Canadian government. The Metis believed the government had failed to protect their rights, but the people were quickly crushed by government troops. -
The Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion was an anti-foreign, anti-Christian movement that took place in China from 1899-1901. The dispute was ended in 1901 with the signing of the Boxer Protocol which provided for the execution of government officials who had supported the Boxers, provisions for foreign troops to be stationed in Beijing, and an indemnity of 67 million pounds.
