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Industrialization
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Jethro Tull Invents the Seed Drill
Jethro Tull, a scientific farmer, invents the seed drill, which dramatically increases efficiency in agriculture. His invention would go on to revolutionize agriculture forever, and inspire the name for one horrible 70's band. -
John Kay Invents the Flying Shuttle
John Kay invents the flying shuttle, a mechanism used to double the amount of weaving that could be done in one day. John Kay's invention would inspire more and more revolutionizing textile technology. -
James Watt Creates the First Steam Engine
James Watt creates a steam engine, which dramatically decreases how long it would take to go from one English City to the other. Watt works with Matthew Boulton to sell the steam engine, and becomes adapted to powering factories and boats. -
Marx and Engels Publish "The Communist Manifesto"
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels publish a 23-page pamphlet called the communist manifesto. Marx and Engels argued that the capitilistic ways that had sprung from the industrial revolution had impoverished the working class and made the employers even more wealthy. They proposed commnism, and extreme socialism in which the means of production were to be owned by the people. -
US Civil War Ends
The US Civil War ends, leading to an indutrial revolution in the United States. Due to newfound political stability, new inventions such as the lightbulb and telephone spur the revolution. Railroads become an extremely important role in the industrial revolution in the USA as well. -
Germany Becomes Dominant Industrial Power
After modeling their industrialIzatIon after Britain's, and creating a good railroad system between their cities and natural resources reserves, Germany becomes one of the most dominant industrial powers in Europe. Iron and coal mines become widespread throighout Germany, as do factories. -
Unions Are Allowed the Right to Strike
In Britain, the birthplace of the industrial revolution, unions of the working class are given the right to form together and strike. They could come together and leave their work if their employers refuse to give them fair pay and better working conditions.
