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Industrial Revolution Timeline
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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.