Assessment #1: Industrialization and Imperialism. by Kelly Spraggins

1769 - Invention of the Water Frame

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This invention was important because it started the growth of creating goods at a faster pace. More materials were able to be made in a short amount of time, and this was crucial to the future when more people were born to work in factories.

1854 - The Signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa

2139629 — 2025-01-17 22:27:17 UTC

The impact of the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa was what it showed about Japan. It used to be a self-sufficient country until they opened their ports to other countries, and grew its scale.

1849 - Interview from John Birley

2139629 — 2025-01-22 22:24:31 UTC

John Birley's interview impacted the world because they could see what factories were like when he was a kid, and what he experienced. People in factories were forced to work long hours and were treated very poorly, and he was a good example of that at the time.

1867 - The scramble for Africa

2139629 — 2025-01-27 22:19:25 UTC

The scramble for Africa had a huge impact on Africa because multiple countries wanted the land for its resources and to have control of a larger plot of land. This lead to the battle for land and England eventually taking over India.

1874 - Ghana was Conquered by the British

2139629 — 2025-01-29 22:22:13 UTC

British’s conquering of Ghana led to England becoming more powerful, and Ghana having to fight for their rights. This included adding railroads and trotros, along with the mistreatment of those people.

1892 - Dadabhai Naoroji becoming the first Asian in parliament

2139629 — 2025-01-29 22:23:03 UTC

Dadabhai made a huge impact on India becoming independent, fighting for the rights of women and people there.