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JethroTull invents the seed drill
The seed drill quickened the pace of planting seeds. It distributed seeds in the soil and drilled them down. -
John Kay invents flying shuttle
The flying shuttle was one important development in weaving. -
James Watt builds the first steam engine
This steam engine was the first steam engine to use a vaccumn to fuel a piston. -
Marx and Engels publish The Communist Manifesto
This document adressed class struggles and capitalism, and it was one of the most influential documents of its time. -
US Civil War ends; US experiences technological boom
After the civil war, the population exploded and there were many new inventions, such as the lightbulb. -
Germany becomes dominant industrial power in Europe
Germany started later than England, but still became the dominant power. Germany recreated many of England's inventions. Most of the industrialization occured in Ruhr Valley. -
British Unions win right to strike
The unions argued with the factory owners until they finally earned the right to refuse to work, or strike, so that they could get higher wages.
