The Industrial Revolution begins, leading to significant technological, social, and economic changes, particularly in Europe and North America.
James Watt improves the steam engine, greatly enhancing its efficiency and enabling widespread use in factories, transportation, and industry.
A period of radical social and political upheaval in France that had a lasting impact on European society and governance.
A series of conflicts involving Napoleon Bonaparte's French Empire against various European coalitions, significantly affecting European politics and economics.
A conference of ambassadors of European states held to reorganize Europe after the Napoleonic Wars and restore balance of power.
Opening of the first public railway to use steam locomotives, marking a significant development in transportation during the Industrial Revolution.
Samuel Morse invents the telegraph system, revolutionizing long-distance communication.
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels publish The Communist Manifesto, which became an influential political document critiquing capitalism.
The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill leads to a large migration to California, accelerating industrial and economic growth in the United States.
War fought between the Russian Empire and an alliance of the Ottoman Empire, Britain, France and Sardinia, impacting Europe's power dynamics.
Opening of the Suez Canal, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, significantly shortening shipping routes between Europe and Asia.
Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone, transforming communication worldwide.
European powers meet to regulate colonization and trade in Africa, initiating the Scramble for Africa.
The Eiffel Tower is unveiled at the 1889 World's Fair in Paris, symbolizing industrial age achievements.
The world enters a new era marked by rapid industrial growth and technological progress, setting the stage for new cities and economies.
Players establish their first settlement on a newly discovered island, beginning the journey of expansion and commerce.
The initial marketplace is built, allowing inhabitants to trade goods and increase the settlement's economy.
Explorers discover rich and fertile islands in the New World, opening opportunities for resource acquisition and expansion.
Steam power becomes prevalent, enabling factories and transportation to increase productivity dramatically.
Trade routes are established, allowing exchange of goods, cultural influences, and economic growth.
Harbors and dockyards are constructed to support growing naval trade and military protection.
Different political factions and rivals emerge, challenging the player's dominance and introducing new dynamics.
Factories begin to mass-produce consumer goods which improve citizen satisfaction and economic output.
Players expand their influence into new continents, facing new challenges and opportunities.
A large-scale event is held to showcase technological achievements and cultural exchanges between settlements.
