Assessment #1: Industrialization and Imperalism by Warren Sleight

1804- Steam Locomotive Invented

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this invention changed the way products got to people. Not only did people get products faster but, factories were able to send out more products.

1839-Opium War

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China challenged Britain to a ward due to the drug Opium killing many of their people. with their outdated ships, they got wrecked. This impacted China by opening it up to England for trade and power and deeply affected China's culture.

1819- Dr. Ward Interview

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Dr. Ward emphasized the negative impacts like loss of limbs, poor conditions, and abuse of child laborers. It highlights things like pollution and the danger of the machines and how it impacted the people.

1838-Coronation of Queen Victoria

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Queen Victoria was crowned and brought Britain into its golden age. They owned lots of land and had great economic power. They were the most powerful nation and had control over India and changing its social status.

1899- White mans burden poem published

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When the "the white man's burden" came out, it led to people feeling bad for the people in Africa. They set out to Africa in an attempt to "make them better". They spread Christianity and effected imperialism with ideological motives.

1874- The conqueror of Ghana

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When Ghana was taken over, it changed the people's religious lives. They were taught Christianity and brought new technology like railways. It changed their culture and led to rebellion and resistance.