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James Watt
James Watt designs and engineers a more efficient steam engine. This steam engine made it possible to transport good across the country quickly. -
Declaration of Independence
American declaration of Independence announces the America's seperation from the British Empire. Drafted and signed during the revolutionary war, the declaration of independence is one of the most significant documents in history. -
First Fleet lands
The First Fleet lands in Sydney, beginning British settlement and invasion in Australia. Needing more room for convicts, Captain James Cook Leads the white man to Australia. -
French Revolution
Outbreak of the French Revolution as a consequence of high prices for everything and hate for the ruling upperclassmen who raised taxes to support their extravagant lifestyles. The French revolution is one of the biggest events in french history, ending with the death of king louis. -
Luddites attack machinery
Factory workers destroy machinery in factories and mills in the north of England. During the industrial revolution, machines were taking over jobs previously owned by humans. Some people, called luddites, try to take back what was theirs. -
Gold Rush
Edward Hargraves finds gold near Bathurst, New South Wales, starting several gold rushes around Australia. One of the biggest immigration periods in Australia, the gold rush brought thousands of people looking to strike it big. -
Eureka Stockade
Victorian miners rebel against the miners licence during the Australian gold rush. Miners during the gold rush didn't want to have to pay for the right to sift through the land. Peter Lalor was the leading force behind the rebels. -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth assassinates Lincoln by shooting him in the back of the head. Lincoln is probably the most memorable president in history, being the leading force behind abolishing slavery, and his death was felt worldwide. -
Electric Light Bulb
Thomas Edison's light bulb started an electric age that is still going today. The light bulb is something that is taken for granted in this day and age, but it was a massive step forward in 1879. Possibly the most famaous inventor in the world, the light bulb was his best invention. -
Federation of Australia
The federation of Australia is made, making the six colonies of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia states and forming one nation. Still apart of the commonwealth, Australia can now be called a country. -
First Flight
The Wright brothers achieve the first controlled, powered, man-carrying flight. Beginning the era man took to the skys, this technology makes everything easier, from transportation to war. -
Model T Ford
Henry Ford manufactures his first Model T Ford automobile. The first mass produced car, the model T Ford launched the career of one of the biggest businessman in history. -
Titanic
The worlds then grandest passenger ship, the unsinkable Titanic, hits an iceberg in the north-west Atlantic Ocean and sinks killing 1517 people. One of the most catastrophic events of th 20th century, this event will be remembered for centuries to come. -
WW1 Ends
World War 1 ends with the surrender of Germany. Over 35 million people were killed during World War One, whether it was during battle or through disease. The allies victory came at a bitter cost.
