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Beginning of the first industrial revolution
The late 18th century saw the beginning of the first industrial revolution in Britain, which changed how people produced things and worked. Specifically in factories, machines like the steam engine and the spinning jenny sped production and took the role of manual tools. As a result, cities expanded, new industries formed, and new methods of producing and shipping products were developed. -
first British settlement in adventure bay
Adventure Bay, located on Bruny Island in Tasmania, was visited by the British in the late 1700s. In 1773, Captain Tobias Furneaux named the bay after his ship, HMS Adventure, when he anchored there. By the early 1800s, British whalers set up whaling stations along the shore, starting a new industry in the area. -
end of Napoleonic wars
The Napoleonic Wars ended in 1815 after Napoleon lost at the Battle of Waterloo. He gave up power and was sent away to the island of Saint Helena, where he lived until he died. The wars ended with the Congress of Vienna, which worked to bring peace and stability back to Europe. -
end of the age of revolution
The Age of Revolution ended when kings and queens in Europe either lost power or adapted to share it with elected governments. Democracy became more common in many parts of the world. After this, people focused on inventing machines and building factories, which brought big changes to how they lived and worked. -
shootout at stringybark creek
The shootout at Stringybark Creek happened on October 26, 1878, when the Kelly Gang ambushed four police officers camping in the area. Three officers were killed, while one escaped to report the incident. This event made the Kelly Gang outlaws and marked the beginning of their infamous bushranging activities. -
beginning of boxer rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion started in 1899 when a group called the Boxers began attacking foreigners and Chinese people who followed Christianity. They thought foreign influences were ruining China and believed their martial arts made them unbeatable. Their actions caused violence to spread and brought other countries to step in. -
the battle of beersheba
The Battle of Beersheba happened in World War I on October 31, 1917. Australian soldiers on horseback made a bold charge to defeat the Ottoman army and capture the town of Beersheba. This victory helped the Allies advance in the Middle East and eventually take Jerusalem.