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United Kingdom was Founded
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Britain defeats France in the Seven Years’ War
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Steam Engine was Invented
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War of Independence
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First fleet Arrives in Australia
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French Revolution
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The Importation of American Slaves was banned
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Potato blight in Ireland causes widespread famine, leading to mass emigration.
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Popular revolutions break out across Europe
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Australian gold rush begins
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the first telephone is tested.
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Britain’s queen Victoria is proclaimed empress of India
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Federation of Australia
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WW1