Significance of Key Events Flashcards
What was the significance of the Seven Years War?
It was the first truly global war and Britain became a dominant power
What was the significance of the American War of Independence?
Colonies gained freedom and became the independent country of the United States
What was the significance of the First Fleet?
First non-indigenous landing in the Sydney Harbour and created the colony of New South Wales
What was the significance of the French Revolution
The feudal society overtook the monarchy and took political power away from the Catholic Church
What was the significance of the Slavery Abolition Act passed in Britain?
It abolished slavery in most British territories and freed around 100,000 slaves
What was the significance of Karl Marx’s Communist Manifesto?
It served as a guiding principle for communist movements and provided tools for analysing capitalism
What was the significance of the Gold Rush and Eureka Rebellion?
It changed attitudes towards democracy and egalitarianism
What was the significance of the American Civil War and End of Slavery in America?
It affected future wars, proved that democracy could work and formally ended legal slavery in the US
What was the significance of the Creation of Germany as a nation?
Germany became a major European empire and a powerhouse in the Industrial Revolution
What was the significance of the Scramble for Africa?
Colonising Africa gave European countries more political and military power and it also became the cause of World War I
What was the significance of Federation?
Australia became an independent nation and it helped fix trade, defence and immigration issues in Australia
What was the significance of World War i
Over 16 million people died and it brought an end to monarchy in Germany and Russia
What was the significance of ANZAC’s and Gallipoli?
It became a symbol of Australian national identity and it was the first time Australia and New Zealand fought alongside each other as independent nations
What was the significance of the Russian Revolution?
It sparked the beginning of a new era in Russia
