IMPORTANT YEARS IN
HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
1. 1750
This year marked the
beginning of Agrarian revolution.
Agrarian revolution
refers to rapid changes and improvements in the field of agriculture.
Between 1750 and 1850
European countries underwent changes in agriculture.
The changes were marked
by:
i.
A new system of land
ownership
ii.
Use of machines and new
farming methods.
The revolution took place first in Britain.
2.
1750-1850
This period marked the Industrial Revolution.
This was a period from 1750 to 1850
where changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transportation, and
technology greatly affected the social, economic and cultural conditions of the
times.
It began in the United Kingdom, and then subsequently spread throughout Western
Europe, Northern America, Japan, and eventually the rest of the world.
In Kenya, it is hoped to be done by
2030.
Characteristics of industrial revolution in Europe
i.
Use of machines to replace human labour.
ii.
The use of steam power to replace water, wind
and animal power.
iii.
Increased exploitation and use of coal, iron and
steel.
iv.
Rise of the factory system in towns instead of
the cottage industries in homes.
v.
Better forms of transport e.g. railways, roads
and water.
vi.
Improved living standards and an increase in the
human population who required more manufactured goods.
vii.
The production of goods on large scale.
viii.
The development of science and the application
of scientific knowledge in production.
ix.
There was development of trade as manufactured
goods were sold locally and abroad.
x.
The rise of modern capitalism that provided
enough wealth which was then invested back into industry.
3.
1870-1871
This period marked the Franco-Prussian war.
The war was between France and Germany which upset the balance of power
in Europe.
It later led to the outbreak of
First World War.
4. 1884-1885
