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Date

Event(s)

1636

1636—1912: Qing Dynasty
Founded by the Manchus, an ethnic group from northeastern Asia, this was a period of relative stability and economic growth. Population increased significantly, and China became a major center of global trade. The Qing Dynasty came to an end with the abdication of the last emperor, Puyi, and the establishment of the Republic of China. The fall of the Qing marked the end of over two millennia of imperial rule in China.

1850

1850—1930: Second Industrial Revolution
This period saw major advancements in technology, including the development of the telegraph, the telephone, and electricity. The steel industry, chemical manufacturing, and the expansion of the railroad network played significant roles in this period.

1860

1860—1900: Indian Frontier Wars
A series of conflicts and campaigns that took place on the frontiers of British India (now India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh) against various indigenous groups, tribal communities, and empires.

1869

4 Mar 1869—4 Mar 1877: President Ulysses S. Grant
18th POTUS

1877

4 Mar 1877—4 Mar 1881: Rutherford B. Hayes
19th POTUS Saw the end of Reconstruction and a policy of sending indigenous children to boarding schools.

Notes

This website uses dates from the Gregorian calendar (New Style), unless otherwise noted.

For more information on dates, see Wikipedia: Old Style and New Style dates.

I strive to document my sources. However, some people and dates are best guesses and will be updated as new information is revealed. If you have something to add, please let me know.

Updated 23 Dec 2023

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	Date	Event(s)
1	1636	1636—1912: Qing Dynasty Founded by the Manchus, an ethnic group from northeastern Asia, this was a period of relative stability and economic growth. Population increased significantly, and China became a major center of global trade. The Qing Dynasty came to an end with the abdication of the last emperor, Puyi, and the establishment of the Republic of China. The fall of the Qing marked the end of over two millennia of imperial rule in China.
2	1850	1850—1930: Second Industrial Revolution This period saw major advancements in technology, including the development of the telegraph, the telephone, and electricity. The steel industry, chemical manufacturing, and the expansion of the railroad network played significant roles in this period.
3	1860	1860—1900: Indian Frontier Wars A series of conflicts and campaigns that took place on the frontiers of British India (now India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh) against various indigenous groups, tribal communities, and empires.
4	1869	4 Mar 1869—4 Mar 1877: President Ulysses S. Grant 18th POTUS
5	1877	4 Mar 1877—4 Mar 1881: Rutherford B. Hayes 19th POTUS Saw the end of Reconstruction and a policy of sending indigenous children to boarding schools.