Gregiore by Kaelyn Eastman

1802 Steam Driven Locomotives

22407781 — 2024-02-05 16:56:07 UTC

In 1802 a man named Richard Trevithick a british engineer found that he could use the pressure of steam to transport goods and people along railroads. This was amazing since it was one of the first ways of transporting goods quickly.

macadam roads 1820

22407781 — 2024-02-05 17:11:23 UTC

In 1820 a scottish engineer John loudon found he could use crushed rock to make roads by putting the biggest pieces on the ground and then smaller and smaller. John loudon paved the road to automobiles and concrete roads.

John Birley 1849

22407781 — 2024-02-07 03:19:37 UTC

John Birley, a minor, worked in a factory called cressbrook factory where he was abused by the owners sons, not only were workers told that when inspection came around they had to lie about the dangerous work they were put under. Cressbrook factory was one of many during that time.

Queen Victoria 1837

22407781 — 2024-02-07 05:29:49 UTC

Queen victoria was one of britain's greatest rulers but an amazing example of imperialism. She was crowned in 1837 after her uncle William IV had died. 18 and queen she moved into buckingham palace and began work, she brought britain to be the most powerful nation.

England Colonized India 1858

22407781 — 2024-02-07 06:01:04 UTC

Every significant port leading into India was home to trading establishments built by the British East India Company. Britain snatched India for its natural resources. Tea, coffee, and fine spices Textiles (cotton, silk) Porcelain. This left India in major debt, they didn't even make profit.

Berlin Conference 1884

22407781 — 2024-02-07 06:11:24 UTC

The discovery of gold in 1886 and diamonds in 1867 sparked European curiosity over settling Africa. Every nation in Europe sought to be included in the race. Rivalry occurred between European nations about who would have authority over the most portions of Africa. At the Berlin Conference, fourteen nations convened.