Changing society by Bethani Ottercrans

1712-steam engine was invented

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The semi automated steam engine helped increase goods production. The steam engine also gave another way for people to travel, besides boat or horse drawn wagon.

1764-1765 Spinning Jenny was invented

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The Spinning Jenny made textiles more affordable. It also increased production of goods. It reduced labor costs.

1785-Power loom was invented

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The Power loom allowed for cloth to be weaved much quicker which was able to produce more cloth. Because of the power loom, weaving was simpler, allowing for less skilled workers to operate on the looms.

1838- Coronation of Queen Victoria

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The queen's coronation was on June 28, 1838. She took the throne when she was only 18. The young Queen said that June 28 was "the proudest in my life."

1839 Opium War began

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The Opium war was between China and Great Britain. This war was caused because the British were smuggling opium into Chinese ports, which then is when the addiction started.

1867 diamonds were discovered, 1886 gold was discovered

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Diamonds were found in South Africa. The demand for diamonds began to grow, and the market broadened. Gild was discovered soon after on a farm outside of Johannesburg. the demand for gold rose tremendously.