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Charles Townshed Develops Four Year Crop Rotation
Crop rotation is the practice of growing a series of different types of crops in the same area in sequential. -
Thomas Newcombe Invents the Steam Engine
The Industrial Revolution came about primarily because of the steam engine. The thirty seconds or so required to devolop pressure made steam less favored for automobiles. -
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Jethro Tull invents the seed drill
The seed drill would sow seed in the uniform rows to cover up the seed in the rows. This way you wouldn't have to do so much hand work. -
The Industrial Revolution Begins
The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing processes. This transition included going from hand production methods to machines, new chemical manufacturing and iron production processes. -
Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin
The cotton gin machine seperated the cottonseed from the short-staple cotton fiber. This incention revolutionized the cotton industry in the United States. -
Karl Marx wrights the Communist Manifesto
The Communist Manifesto has been recognized as one of the world's most influential political manuscripts. -
Henry Ford Invents The Assemly LIne
The assembly line reduced production costs for cars by reducing assembly time.