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Jehtro Tull invents the Seed Drill
Before Tull invented the seed drill, seeds were scattered randomly and only 10% actually grew. The seed drill increased the efficiency of if the seeds grew by growing them in rows with proper spacing. -
John Kay invents the flying shuttle
The flying shuttle increased weaver productivity by automatically carrying the threads back and forth. This created a problem, because the spinners couldn't keep up with the weavers. -
James Watt builds the first steam engine
James Watt partnered up with Boulton to create the Boulton Watt. Boulton was the entrepreneur and helped sell the product. -
Marx and Engels publish the Communist Manifesto
Marx and Engles were both philosophers who spread communism through the Communit Manifesto. They are considered the most influential men in history. -
US civil war ends; US experiences technological boom
After the civil war ended, the US experienced a technological boom. Many factories & corporations started appearing. Also, railroads improved transportation and monopolies arose (Rockfeller). -
Germany becomes dominant Industrial Power in Europe
Like England, Germany also had coal. They got British equipment and tried to copy the British industrial model. Railroads were vital to industrialization because it connected the major cities. -
British Unions win the right to strike
After Parliament, repealed the combination acts, unions were legal again. This brought better wages and shorter hours for the workers.
