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Jethro Tull Invents the Seed Drill
The seed drill was a revolutionary invention, as it ensured that each crop would be well-planted and equally dpaced out from one another. Because the seed drill could plant more crops than people could before, the seed drill helped increase England's food supply, which would help increase population, and in turn increase the pace of the Industrial Revolution. It was also one of the first major inventions that began the Industrial Revolution. -
John Kay Invents the Flying Shuttle
The flying shuttle improved upon past methods of weaving, and it was much more efficient than previous methods. John Kay's invention paved the way for more improvements on weaving and its efficiency. -
James Watt Builds the First Steam Engine
The steam engine that James Watt invented, known as the
Boulton-Watt, would soon be used on water as steamboats, and on railroads as steam-engine locomotives. -
Marx and Engels Publish The Communist Manifesto
The Communist Manifesto outlined a political system and societal structure known as communism. Communism would first take root in Russia in the early 1900s and many countries followed suit. -
US CIvil War Ends; US Experiences Technological Boom
The Civil War's end allowed the United States to focus more on railroads and industry, and the resulting technological boom would make the United States a large world power. In addition, with many new immigrants, there was a larger work force to support the growth of industry. -
Germany Becomes Dominant Industrial Power in Europe
With more of a demand for supplies to be used for industry, Germany would start to imperialize and take over much of Africa. In addition, the new industry allowed for advanced weaponry, and with more money in the country and the desire to conquer Africa, the Germans could focus on their military, which would also make them powerful in World War I. -
British Unions WIn Right to Strike
British workers were more protected and had more rights after the unions won the right the strike, and they could strike without disapproval from the British government. For the first time, the worker is protected and his rights are recognized.
