Industrial Revolution

Jethro Tull Invents Seed Drill

Dec 11, 1701

This is important because it helped revolutionize farming and start the industrial revolution.

John Kay invents flying shuttle

Dec 11, 1733

This invention kickstarts the textile industry as well as some of the revolutionary ideas of the time.

James Watt invents Steam Engine

Dec 11, 1765

This invention helps boost production speed by providing a stronger power source for the factories and coal mines.

Marx and Engels publish The Communist Manifesto

Dec 11, 1848

This isn't as significant as the others at least in its immedeiate aftermath, however it caused many revolutions itself as well as one of the largest political systems in the world.

US Civil War end and US experiences Technological boom

Dec 11, 1865

This causes the US to beome a more unified power again and to truly use its full industrial power vaulting it to the world super powers.

Germany becomes dominant industrial power in Europe

Dec 11, 1870

This i important because it sets Germany up for its power and ability to wage war against the British and Us among others in WWI and WWII

British unions earn right to strike

Dec 11, 1875

This plants the seed fr more labor reforms as well as the ability for the workers to protest for what they want.