Assessment #1: Industrial Revolution and Imperialism by Blake Borenstein

1769 - Water frame invented

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This invention revolutionized the production of threads and yarn, making it automatic, faster, more efficient, and with better quality. The water frame used water power from moving rivers to automate this process.

1854 - The Treaty of Kanagawa

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After Matthew Perry approached Japan demanding to open their ports, Japan signed a treaty with America to allow them to enter, afraid of the war that would come otherwise. This treaty created peace and friendship between America

1810 - John Birley starts work in a factory

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John Birley, a factory worker starting at age 5, suffered through harsh and abusive treatment from the factory owners. His story impacted the views of people on the cruelty of the factory owners, and gave perspective of the things children in factories had to go through.

1837 - Queen Victoria takes the throne

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Queen Victoria's reign greatly expanded the British empire, and established British rule in many parts of Africa, Asia, and other regions. Not only did her expansion grow her empire, but there were cultural, political, and scientific advancements.

1874 - Colonization of Ghana

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The British colonized Ghana to control trade and resources, by building roads, railways, a customs house, and a tax system for money. This caused Ghanaians to find way to resist, so British rule less affected them. The British brought segregation, education, and Christianity to Ghana, and Ghana gained their independence in 1957.

1892 - Dadabhai Naoroji became the first Asian elected to British government

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Throughout his life, Dadabhai Naoroji supported many organizations and acts for equal rights, him being elected to British parliament being a major cause. He fought against British control by supporting the ones targeted, and his actions helped a variety of people harmed by discrimination.