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Jethro Tull invents the seed drill
He was a scientific farmer. He invented the seed drill, allowing farmers to sow seeds in rows faster and more efficiently. -
John Kay invents flying shuttle
John Kay made made a flying shuttle. It allowed a single weaver to double the amount of work they would do in a day. -
James Watt builds the first steam engine
James Watt invents a way for the steam engine to use less fuel and work more efficiently. -
Marx and Engels publish The Communist Manifesto
Marx and Friedrich shared their ideas in The Communist Manifesto. It showed their political views in society and about factories. -
US Civil War ends; US experiences technological boom
The US experienced a technological boom after the Civil War. They developed many more railroads and corporations. -
Germany becomes dominant industrial power in Europe
Germany starts to industrialize. Germany builds railroads. Germany’s economic strength makes it become a military powerhouse. -
British unions win right to strike
When factory owners don't give the workers what they want, they form unions and strike. Successful strikes could win higher wages and shorter hours.
