Changes in 19th century Europe

British are allowed to trade with Spanish Empire

Jan 1, 1713

Growing economy caused a great amount of international trade.
(polotics & economics)

John Kay's flying shuttle is patented

May 26, 1733

The flying shuttle allowed yarn to be used more quickly with an easier process. Before, four spinners were necessary to keep up with a single cotton loom.
(industry)

Factories open to produce pottery, glass, cloth and paper

Sep 15, 1760

(industry)

James Watt and John Roebuck patent James Watt's steam engine

Jan 9, 1769

The new steam engine was a step up from the Newcome engine, offering a large increase of fuel efficieny.
(industry/agriculture)

Richard Arkwright's water frame is patented

Jul 3, 1769

Further accelerated yarn production.
(industry)

First large-scale mechanized American mill

Sep 14, 1813

Begun by Francis Cabot Lowell for the production of textiles.
(industry)

Cyrus McCormick invents the reaper

Jul 1, 1831

The reaper was a peice of machinery that replaced labor-intensive hand sickles.
(agriculture)

Cunard steamship

Jul 4, 1840

Improved communication system could help them communicate with far-away lands.
(transportation)

Trains could travel between 30 and 50 miles an hour

Jan 1, 1850

This new way of traveling helped tremendously with exporting goods across Europe.
(transportation)

Art developes into four different styles

Apr 5, 1900

Arts four main styles in the 1900's are:
Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-impressionism
(art)