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Seed Drill
Invented by Jethro Tull. It sows seeds in uniform rows. Covers up the seeds. The seed drill is drawn by a horse. It was a major step towards crom cultivation. http://www.glogster.com/danielwalker/agricultural-revolution/g-6nii6r8ocr5c65f9r50hna0 -
Steam-Powered Engine
Invented by Thomas Newomen. Also called the "atmospheric engine." It was the first device to harness steam into mechanical work. Used throughout Great Britain and Europe. James Watt's engine improved Thomas's engine. http://www.sdrm.org/history/timeline/ -
The Flying Shuttle
The flying shuttle was invented by John Kay. It greatly accelerated weaving. Kay called it the "wheled shuttle." Other people called it the "fly-shuttle," and then, it bacame the flying shuttle. It worked by pulling a cord back and forth. Many people tried to duplicate Kay's flying shuttle. http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blflyingshuttle.htm http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blflyingshuttle.htm -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party followed the Boston Massacre. The rebellion lowered the tea tax. There were 342 chests of tea destroyed at the Boston Massacre. There were 240 chests of Bohea, 15 chests of Congou, 10 chests of Souchng, 60 chests of Singlo, and 17 chests of Hyson destroyed. http://weaselzippers.us/2012/11/26/texas-schools-teaching-boston-tea-party-as-terrorist-act/ -
Telegraph
The telegraph was invented by Samuel Morse. The word telegraph is Greek, and means, "to write far." It was a worldwide system of wires with stations and messengers. The telegraph carried messages by electricity, but the first telegraph was made without electricity. http://www.macarthurschool.org/projects/chee/livezey.html -
Cotton Gin
Invented by Eli Whitney. Cotton gin is short for "cotton engine." It quickly and easily separates cotton seeds from the cotton fibers.The cotton gin was pattened in 1794. It used a wire screen and wire hooks to separate e cotton. http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/59000/59058/59058_cotton-gin.htm -
Factory Act
The Factory Act was an act passed to improve conditions for children working in factories. No child could work in factories if they were under the age of nine, and they needed to show a birth certificate to prove their age. Also, ages nine to thirteen cannot work more than nine hours a day, and ages thirteen to eighteen cannot work more than eighteen hours a day. http://www.glogster.com/irishgrl12/the-factory-act-of-1833-1/g-6n7jaj6i8kiabskuuprnua0?old_view=True -
The Preston Strike
The Preston Strike was a meeting of 3,000 cotton workers. They pledged to be on strike until they got payed fairly. Eventually, some of the mills went back to work, but others met in Chadwick's Orchard every Saturday morning at 6:00. On August 13, they threw stones at the military and the police. http://www.cleo.net.uk/followtheyarn/timeline/events_1853.html
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Telephone
Invented by Alexander Graham Bell. He created the telephone while trying to improve the telegraph. Bell spoke to his assistant, Thomas A. Watson, using the telephone. He said, "Mr. Watson...come here...I want to see you" http://www.uncp.edu/home/acurtis/Courses/ResourcesForCourses/RadioTelevisionHistoryTimeline.html -
Model T. Ford
The Model T. Ford was invented by Henry Ford. It had 20-horsepower, and 45 miles per hour was its top speed. It weighed 1,200 pounds. The Model T. Ford was $850. Henry Ford called it the "Universal Car, and others called it "Lizzie." http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/showroom/1908/model.t.html
