Assessment #1 Industrialization & Imperialism by Seraiah Brady

1820 - The Macadam Road

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The Macadam Road paved a new way for transportation, specifically with a horse and buggy. Prior to these roads being built there were dirt paths that were weather ridden, if it snowed or rained it would be incredibly muddy and would take even longer to travel. The Macadam Road opened up and created a fast travel system which allowed the import and export of goods to increase and maintain a faster time.

1635 - Japan’s Isolation

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Japan's isolation caused a bit of a ruckus in the Industrial period due to them not allowing foreign nations to import or export their goods with them. With this anyone foreigner who entered Japan would be put to death in order to maintain their isolated state.

1804 - Steam powered locomotive

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The Steam Powered Locomotive brought quicker and better transportation for Goods, People, etc. Unlike The Macadam Roads, the Steam Powered Locomotive opened up more areas to trade inevitably increasing importation and exportation.

1838 - The coronation of Queen Victoria

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Queen Victoria´s coronation with what led and carried Britain into becoming one of the most powerful countries at that time. With her beginning her will she gained great power. Over time eventually leading India into the great idea of imperialism creating easy trading.

1858 - The British Establish Complete Control India

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The British Establish Complete Control India led into the East India trading posts in every major trading port, which allowed more importation and exportation of goods. These goods consisted of fine Spices, Tea (such as chai), Coffee, Silk (which held great value), and Porcelain.

1885 - The Scramble for Africa

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The Scramble For Africa caused a major division and led into a great amount of colonization. Due to the resources in Africa and Europe deciding to harvest them without Africa´s permission they believe they were in an era called "New Imperialism" which was far from the truth.