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Jethro Tull invents the seed drill
Jethro Tull invents a machine that digs holes in organized rows so seeds grow better when planted in those holes. -
John Kay invents the flying shuttle
John Kay a scientist, invented the weaver that increased production of textiles. -
James Watt builds the first steam engine
James Watt did not invent the steam engine, but he improved it so it was usable. It was used to transport coal out of mines and used to transport heavy materials. -
Marx and Engels publish the Communist Manifesto
Marx a philosopher and Engels a social scientist published a pamphlet on the new government they had created together. -
US civil war ends; US experience technological boom
After the civil war was one by the north and slaves were freed. A giant spur of technology came in, such as railroads, typewriters, and the lightbulb. -
Germany becomes dominant industrial power in Europe
Germany was able to industrialize because they had an abundance of iron and coal they got from Ruhr Valley. Also, they could get ahold of factory machine's by sending kids to Britain to learn about them. Due to this it became powerful economically and army wise. -
British Unions win right to strike
Factory workers had little rights and lived in poverty and an unhealthy enviorment. They created Unions so they could protest for better working conditions, higher wages, and more rights. They won the right to strike in 1875 when the Combination Act of 1799 was repealed.
