Assessment #1 by Owen Doody

1804 - Steam Locomotive

2072582 — 2025-01-15 18:17:54 UTC

In 1804 the Steam Locomotive changed transportation significantly. Firstly, it transported way more goods in a much smaller amount of time, while also reducing the cost of transportation significantly.

1854 - Treaty of Kanagawa

2072582 — 2025-01-17 18:29:58 UTC

In 1854 the Japanese and Americans signed the “Treaty of Kanagawa” to open trading on the harbor for 5 years. This created peace and a friendship between the two while also allowing for U.S. consul.

1819 - Dr. Ward Interview

2072582 — 2025-01-31 04:31:44 UTC

Mr. Ward was a doctor for 30 years treating many children working in the factories. When being interviewed he talks about the ruthlessness of working there. Accidents were very often admitted to the infirmary and in many instances the muscles, and the skin is stripped down to the bone.

1837 - Queen Victoria

2072582 — 2025-01-31 05:00:02 UTC

At the age of 18 and the fourth line for the throne she became Queen Victoria and began her way to the top. Under her rule, Great Britain reached the Golden Age and became the most powerful nation in the world with control over one quarter of earth's surface. Reigning Queen of England for 63 years.

1858 - East India Company

2072582 — 2025-01-31 05:24:59 UTC

In 1858 the East India Company set up trading posts along every major port coming into India. . The British then “milked” India’s natural assets for their fine spices, textiles and porcelain. Becoming one of the most powerful, and dominating the trade between Europe.

1899 - White Man's Burden poem

2072582 — 2025-01-31 18:25:12 UTC

In 1899 the “White Man's Burden” poem was published and was made to make people believe lies. Some of the poem describes indigenous people as wild animals or monkeys and also wants you to believe that Africa is a horrible and dangerous place to go.