Industrialization

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    Industrial Revolution Timeline

  • Jethro Tull invents the seed drill

    The seed drill was a more efficent and less wastefull method of planting seeds that was a major factor in the agricultural revolution.
  • John Kay invents the flying shuttle

    The flying shuttle doubled the amount of work that one weaver could do in a day.
  • James Watt builds the first steam engine

    The steam engine was a crucial part of the Industrial Revolution. It lead to the inventions of steam boats and trains which were vital in transporting goods.
  • Marx and Engels publish The Communist Manifesto

    The Communist Manifesto created the philosophy of communism which would later become crucial in the governments of China, Russia, North Korea, and Vietnam.
  • The US Civil War ends; US experiences technological boom

    A wealth of natural rescources, new inventions, urbanization, and railroads led to the US's technological boom.
  • Germany becomes dominant industrial power in Europe

    Germany used its inventions, railroads, and economic strength in order to become a huge military and industrial power.
  • British Unions win right to strike

    This was a huge step for Unions because when their workers were treated unfairly or underpaid, they could actually try and force the factory owners to change the condintions by refusing to work.

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