Industrialization and Imperialism Assessment One by Landon Armstrong

1712-The Steam Engine

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The steam engine revolutionized travel and the exportation of goods. This invention allowed goods to be transported much faster, which allowed people to make more money.

1764-The Spinning Jenny

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The spinning jenny automated the yarn-spinning process. This invention made spinning yarn so much more efficient. It spun yarn faster than any human could. Also, it didn't take people's jobs because a human was still needed to operate the spinning jenny.

1769- Water Frame

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The water frame forever changed the way that yarn was spun. This was the first machine that spun yarn without needing a human. This was because it was powered by water so that it could spin yarn faster than any human.

1838-Coronation of Queen Victoria

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The coronation of Queen Victoria was one of the significant events that kick-started imperialism. The Queen led Great Britain into their golden age and was a massive supporter of imperialism.

1885-Berlin Conference

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This conference was held between the British leaders to decide the fate of Africa. No African leaders were at this conference, but it decided who would receive each part of Africa.

1858-English parliament establishes control of all of India

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Due to the discovery of valuables in Africa, all of England wanted it. They were taking parts of Africa up until 1858. However, in 1858, they took complete control of Africa.