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The Failure of the CommomWealth
The failure of the commonwealth shortly after Cromwell's death signified the end of absolute rule in England -
The Glorious Revolution
Cemented notion that the monarchy rules with consent of the nation and not divine right. -
Act of Union
Brought after the break down of the English Alien act. It allies the Scotish military and engineering staff withe the Royal military and navy. The most sucessful union in history was born. -
Slave Trade Act
This act abolished the slave trade for not just british ships but everyone. -
Battle of Waterloo
General Wellington's victory over Napoleans armies marked the end of Frances dream of ruling Europe. -
The Bessmer Process
England became the worlds production hub for a century. For the first time large quantities of cheap steel were being made. -
First World War
World war one startes -
End of WWI
Over 900,000 British soilders died in the war. -
Beggining of WWII
THe Begining of the Second world war. -
End of WWII
There were 450,900 deaths on the British side in this war. -
The Foundation of the Wellfare State
When the Wellfare state was established to fight hardship in the country and world and singed a end to the British trying to expand there empire. -
Beatles have first top 20 hit in UK
The rock band The Beatles have there first top 20 hit in the UK charts.