Industrial and Imperialism revolution timeline by Cherish Walker

1804 - Steam locomotive being invented

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This invention was the start of transportation of goods,livestock, and people today. During that time it entirely changed the speed of which people could access goods and transport them. The Steam locomotive, bettered the economy as well giving more opportunities to people to get more money as well as the factories gaming better connections and resources.

1854 - The Treaty of Kanagawa being signed

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The Treaty of Kanagawa opened the Japanese ports to the Americas and allowed the U.S ships to buy supplies, creating a connection between Japan and the global economy. It also set up peace and friendship between Japan and America, with plans for more trade within five years. The start Industrialization of Japan, showed how industrialization connected nations through trade.

1849 - John Birley's interview

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John Birely talks about long hours, dangerous work and environment, and being abused, which shows how workers were treated unfairly to help factories grow. Bireley's story helped start a push for change, showing the need for better treatment of workers. His statements in the interview played a role in getting labor laws passed and improving working conditions today.

1877 - Queen Victoria becomes "The Empress of India"

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Queen Victoria was given the title "Empress of India" by Benjamin Disraeli , strengthening British authority over India. Leading to the new Political, economic, and cultural ways in India, showcasing the imperial power Britain had over India.

1878 - The Establishment of the Golden Coast Colony

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This event was part of British imperialism, where British control of lands and resources in Africa. It showed how colonial powers tried to trade, land, and society but local people often resisted and found ways to challenge imperial rule.

1900 - Intellectual Resistance to Western Imperialism

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The intellectuals in Asian societies, like Sayyid Jamal Ad-Din Al-Afghani and Kang Youwei, proposed responses to western dominance by blending their tradition with European ideas, aiming to preserve their culture while modernizing. Reflecting how during the imperialism period, countries fought to protect their traditions and resist European control.

1899 - The White Mans Burden being written

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The poem being written suggested that European nations were helping "less advanced' people by taking control of their lands. Which engorged the colonization ion over Africa which oppressed native traditions like language, education , and religion.