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Transatlantic Slave Trade
Late 14th century to mid 19th century.
With the beginning of the modern world, slavery played a huge role, helping with the development. One of the most biggest events of slavery was the Transatlantic Slave Trade. -
The invention of the steam engine
The invention of the steam engine is what sparked the Industrial Revolution, an important time period when more goods were manufactured rather than being handmade. -
American Revolution- the Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the last battle in the American Revolution. Led by General George Washington, the American armies would defeat the British 'redcoats' causing the British surrender and American independance -
The arrival of the First Fleet
The first fleet is one of the most significant times of Australian history. It’s the beginning of European history in Australia and the large change for the Indigenous people in our country. -
French Revolution- Reign of terror
A violent period of time when thousands of people were executed or arrested for being suspected of being against the French Revolution. The Reign of Terror began because of the Public Safety Committee at the time. They wanted to get rid of any counterrevolutionary things which included people that were suspected to be against it. -
The discovery of the smallpox vaccination
Back in Europe, many advancements were being made, including medical advancements. One famous medical discovery was the discovery of the smallpox vaccinaation -
Beginning of the first Opium War
The first opium war happened when China tried to end the Opium trade. Mostly British traders had been exporting opium to china which was illegal. China’s addiction to opium caused social and economic disruptions. -
Eureka Rebellion
A time where Australian democracy began. This is about the unfair laws and conditions gold miners had to go through. This was an important time that symbolises the fight for justice and basic rights of an ordinary person. -
Female Suffrage- The 'Monster Petition'
The Monster petition was a 260-metre linen scroll created by Victorian suffragists. By 1891, this scroll had around 30 000 signatures collected. -
The Boxer Rebellion (end)
It started when Chinese peasants weren’t happy about European influence. The goal of the rebellion was to end foreign influence and destroy the dynasty because the people blamed poverty and hunger on foreigners. The Boxer Rebellion would lead to the end of the Qing Dynasty, the last great dynasty in China.
