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First Steam Engine
The first steam engine was invented by Thomas Newswoman. Although his invention was very unreliable and not often used. From the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, steam-powered engines were very popular. Steam engines powered trains, boats and even huge ships. The Titanic was steam powered. People even made steam cars. http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-steam-engines/ -
Spinning Jenny
In 1764 the spinning jenny was invented by James Hargreaves. He was a British carpenter and weaver. This machine was capable of spinning more than one ball of yarn at a time.Hargreaves did not apply for a patent for his Spinning Jenny until 1770 and therefore others copied his ideas without paying him any money. http://spartacus-educational.com/TEXjenny.htm -
Eli Whitney
In 1794, Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin. This machine made it much easier to remove the seeds from cotton. This in return helped the south gain more money and save more time.The cotton gin was an important invention because it dramatically reduced the amount of time. It also took a short amount of time to separate cotton seeds from cotton fiber. https://www.eliwhitney.org/7/museum/eli-whitney/cotton-gin -
Imperialism
Trade between Africa and Europe becomes well established. 800 years ago. Ireland became the first colony of what later became known as the British empire. Imperialism was the domination of the economic, political, and cultural life over another nations or countries. It begun in the 1800’s, which European countries controlled Africa, Asia, and South America. http://10factsimperialism.blogspot.com/ -
Suez Canal
The Suez canal was an important trading route. It connected two bodies of water that were often traveled upon.The canal took more than 15 years to plan and build. Construction was repeatedly hindered by political disputes, labor shortages and even a deadly cholera outbreak. http://www.history.com/news/9-fascinating-facts-about-the-suez-canal -
British Control
By 1914 most of Africa is under European control. They basically own all of the natural resources and soon begin to industrialize Africa.Land access to Africa was equally problematic from the North with the Sahara Desert presenting a formidable natural obstacle to Europeans. It did not help that the more palatable Mediterranean Coastline was occupied by more formidable Arab and Ottoman societies which were strong enough to compete. http://www.britishempire.co.uk/maproom/africa.htm -
Spanish American War
This overall is the downfall of Spain. The victory America gained control of Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Philippines. This increases Americas wealth and power. The US declared war on Spain in retaliation for the explosion on the USS Maine. http://www.spanamwar.com/
