THE DECADE PROJECT (1900 - 1909) THE NEW BEGINNING

• INTRODUCTION

The 1900s was just the beginning of a new Century. It was the time when the world was changing fast, the ideas were changing, and the people started to face new challenges, that stood in front of them. The 1900s was a very important decade in the section of technology. Many new technologies were introduced in the world. Some of the important technological improvements became the base of today's modern science. In the 1900s new pioneers in the field of Science and Technology introduced themselves, as well as proffed themselves. Although so many important developments happened in the section of science, but the 1900s was just not famous for them. There were also the black chapters of wars in the 1900s. The 1900s was the time of a lot of bloodshed, a time when rivers of blood flowed through the countries of China, Japan, and Russia. Overall the 1900s was a very mixed decade, a decade of wars, and a decade of a new beggining in the sections of science, technology, and politics.

• IMPORTANT EVENTS OF THE DECADE

• BLOODY SUNDAY (JAN 1905)

Bloody Sunday was an event in the Russian history which acted like sparks to ignite the wild fire. It was the event which ignited the Russian Revolution. Bloody Sunday happened when 100s of mostly women and children gathered outside the Winter palace of Czar Nicholas II, to demand for better living conditions, food, and everday supplies. While they were protesting the Russian guards surrounded them and open fired on them. When the firing was over hundreds were left dead. This event was important because the people stopped working in Russia in protest and wanted political reforms to be made, which ignited the revolution in Russia. (Source)

• RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR (1904-1905)

The Russo-Japanese War happened because both the countries wanted to gain control over the province of Manchuria; and its two ports called, Port Arthur and Port Dairen, in northern China. Since there were two very powerful countries wanting one piece of land, the stage was setup for a war. Japan started the Russo-Japanese War by first attacking Port Arthur causing sever damage to Russian fleet. Japan also won many ground to ground battles causing the Russians to retreat and lose their power over Manchuria. This event was important because this event caused the Russian people to get angry at their weak government, and at Czar Nicholas II. (Source)

• BOXER REBELLION (JULY 13, 1900 - SEPTEMBER 7, 1901)

Since China had lost many wars in the past with the European countries. The European influence in China was mounting up. It was as if the European countries were indirectly ruling over China. So inorder to remove the European influence, a group of people called the "Boxers" came in the scene. The "Boxers" murderd thousands of chinese christians and foreigners. They murdered anyone who protested against them or helped the Europeans. This rebellion happened from July 13, 1900 - September 7, 1901. This rebellion was finally crushed down by the international army, made up by 8 European countries. Although the rebellion was brought down and crushed, but it still was an important event because it created fear in the minds of the Europeans living in China. (Source)

• IMPORTANT PEOPLE OF THE DECADE

• HENRY FORD (JULY 30, 1863 - APRIL 7, 1947)

The first step which led Henry Ford into being a pioneer in the world of automotive, was when he made his own Quadricycle powered by gassoline. Then due to his achievements he became the vice president of the Ford Motor Company. When he came into the company, the company just made a few cars a day. Then soon due to Henry Ford's intellectual mind, he introduced his dream car, which he wanted to make for years, called the Model T. Henry Ford is a very important person in the history because it is because of him that we have cars today, which can be afforded by the common people. Henry Ford is also important because he made communication faster, and was the founder of the Ford Motor Company. (Source)

• THE WRIGHT BROTHERS - Orville Wright (August 19, 1871 - January 30, 1948)

-Wilbur Wright (April 16, 1867 - May 30, 1912)

Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright were the first ones to invent the airplane. They made the aircraft after three years of experiments and unsuccessful tests. The plane was made by gliders and it flew for 59 seconds maimum, and was also able to go up to 850ft far. This invention became a turning point in the history of Science. This aircraft became the base of all the aircrafts, and scientists from all over the world came to study and improve the aircarft. Due to the Wright brothers, today's transportantion is very quick, and people can easily go around the world. Wright brothers are very important because they invented the first airplane, which before was thought to be impossible. (Source)

• CZAR NICHOLAS II (MAY 6, 1868 - JULY 17, 1918)

Czar Nicholas the second was the last Czar of Russia. Nicholas was an easy and good man to be with, but he was weak at politics. During his regin Russia lost the Russo-Japanese War, and had to go through 400,000 casualities. Peasents were always angry with him due to the lack of food and daily supplies in the country. Although these events showed the weakness of the Czar, the main event that led to Nicholas's downfall was the Bloody Sunday. After the Bloody Sunday there were riots in country and people wanted changes, which is why a revolution began. Nicholas tried his very best to keep things in control, but he failed and he had to step down from his throne. Czar Nicholas is important since he played an important role in the Russo-Japanese War, and was the last Czar of Russia. (Source 1) and (Source 2)

• IMPORTANT TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE DECADE

• FORD MODEL T CAR (1908)

The Ford Model T car was the dream car of Henry Ford. Henry Ford wanted a car that was reliable,affordable, and efficient in bad roads. Model T came out in the 1908, and it became so popular car that soon half the cars in US were Model T's. Model T is known as the car, "which put USA on wheels." In order to full fill its demands, Henry Ford setup a huge factory, and did mass production of the car. In the starting years of the company, the company only produced a few cars; but it was due to Henry Ford that the mass production of the most popular car in the 1900s was possible. The Model T car is also important since this car started a revolution in the automotive industry. (Source)

• WRIGHT 1903 FLYER (DECEMBER 17, 1903)
• The1903 Flyer was the first powered aircraft to fly. It had a span of 40ft, the area of 505 sq ft, and it weighed 750 pounds with the pilot on it. It had the 12 hp motor, and was made out of gliders . The Wright Brothers used the 3 principoles needed in order to fly the plane, which was incredible. The forces that acted on the aircraft are the same forces that act on todays aircarft. The parts of the plane were made up after lots o hardwork, but it all paid off at the end. This event was very important since the aircraft was successfully tested, and a new chapter began in the life of air travel. (Source)

• BOOK OF THE DECADE

• THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ (SEPTEMBER 1900)

Frank Baum published the first fantasy book which was totally American, called "The Wizard of Oz." This book was the most read and loved book by the American kids, since it had lots of fantasy and fairy tales in it. This book is important, and was the book of the decade, because this book inspired other authors in the future to write more and more fantasy stories, for the entertainment of kids. (Source)