Industrial Revolution

By jadler2

  • Jethro Tull Invents seed till.

    Jethro Tull Invents seed till.
    The seed till was used to effectively plant seeds and spaced seeds evenly apart.

  • John Kay Invents flying shuttle

    John Kay Invents flying shuttle
    The flying shuttle was key to the industrial revolution, it allowed for much quicker weaving of cotton and production of textiles.

  • James Watt builds the first steam engine

    This invention will revolutionize transportation of humans and material for ever. Key part of the industrial revolution.

  • US Civil War ends; US experiences technological boom

    Civil war ends, the US will change dramatically with railroads and the movement of material.

  • Germany becomes dominant industrial power in Europe

    Germany joined in with textile production and exporting steel and iron they became very succesful.

  • British Unions win right to strike

    British Unions win right to strike
    Essential for the next generations of workers and also made working conditions better and improved pay.

  • Marx and Engels publish The Communist Manifesto

    Marx and Engels publish The Communist Manifesto
    Communism is a form of government in which property is publicly owned, still used today.