Industrial Revolution Timeline

Jethro Tull Invents the Seed Drill

Dec 9, 1701

This was the beginning of the industrial revolution and allowed for crops to be planted faster and more effeciently. It also gave the name for a very weird rock singer.

John Kay invents the Flying Shuttle

Dec 9, 1733

Another invention of the industrial revolution, this revolutionized weaving during the 1700's.

James Watt builds the first steam engine

Dec 9, 1765

This was the opening to a new era of transportation with steam ships as well as railroads. These means of transportation helped transport some of the new products from the industrial revolution throughout the world.

Marx and Engels publish The Communist Manifesto

Dec 9, 1848

This was the beginning of communism. All of the communist societies began with the ideas that were first outlined in this 23 page pamphlet.

US Civil War ends; US Experiences Technological BOOM

Dec 9, 1865

This was the beginning of industrialization in the US. This is when railroads began to link the country and the US became a force to be rekoned with.

Gernmany becomes Domininant in Industrial Power in Europe

Dec 9, 1870

This began to give Gernany power in Europe and a leading influence over the world.

British Unions Win the Right to Strike

Dec 9, 1875

This was one of the first unions with the right to strike and was a very controversial moment. However, this was a landmark moment for unions.