1870s

The 1870s continued the trends of the previous decade, as new empires, imperialism and militarism rose in Europe and Asia. It last from January 1, 1870, to Dcember 31,1879.

1873

 * Mrs. Hammond adopted Anne.

1875

 * Anne went to Hopetown orphanange.

1876

 * May: Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert adopted Anne.
 * September: Anne started going to school and slammed her slate onto Gilbert´s head.
 * October: Anne invited Diana over for tea, Diana drunk wine.

1877

 * January: Anne saved Minnie May´s life, Anne and Diane became friends again.

1878

 * August: Anne fell from roof and broke her ankle.
 * October: Miss Stacy became new teacher in Avonlea school.
 * December: Matthew gave Anne new dress.

1879

 * Anne with Diana, Jane and Ruby founded Story Club.
 * Anne dyed her hair to green.
 * Gilbert saved Anne, when she was playing Lily Maid and her boat sank.
 * November: Anne, Gilbert, Jane, Ruby and Josie became members of class for Queens candidates