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Jethro Tull invents the seed drill
This invention greatly increased the production of grain due to th e more efficient planting of the seeds. -
John Kay invents flying shuttle
This invention made the creation of textiles much faster and more efficient -
James Watt builds the first steam engine
This is considered the most influential machine of the Industril Revolution. This paved the way for more efficient factories, trains, and boats, among other things -
Marx and Engels publish The Communist Manifesto
Karl Marx is considered the father of communism, and this book is all of his ideas and philosophies -
US Civil War ends; US experiences technological boom
After the War ended, more money and time could be devoted to technology and innovations, resulting in a huge technological boom -
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Germany becomes dominant industrial power in Europe
Once they established themsleves as such, they were able to wage war on other countries, which became evident during The Great War -
British Unions win right to strike
This led to better working conditions, hours, and wages
