Living during the industrial

Living During the Industrial Revolution By Carson Holbert and Stephen Poelman

  • The First commercial steam engine is produced

    The First commercial steam engine is produced
    The steam engine was used in boats and trains. It made trade much easier in the U.S. It was in vented by Thomas Savery a British inventor.
  • The flying shuttle for handlooming is invented

    The flying shuttle for handlooming is invented
    The flying shuttle was one of the key developments in the industrialization of weaving. It monopolized the textile industry.
    It was invented by Jhon Kay.
  • The first spinning machine is invented in England

    The first spinning machine is invented in England
    The spinning frame that could produce stronger threads for yarns.It was invented by Richard Arkwright
  • The first steam power carragie is invented

    The  first steam power carragie is invented
    The steam powered carriage was the first verision of the car. From 1873 to 1883 Amédée Bollée of Le Mans built a series of steam-powered cars.
  • The threshing machine is invented

    The threshing machine is invented
    The threshing machine was invented for agraculture and farming.The threshing machine was first invented by Scottish engineer Andrew Meikle.
  • John Dalton introduces atomic theory to chemistry

    John Dalton introduces atomic theory to chemistry
    The atomic theory is a theory of the nature of matter, which states that matter is composed of discrete units called atoms, as opposed to the obsolete notion that matter could be divided into any arbitrarily small quantity. It was intoduced by a chemist named John Dalton.
  • Electromagnetism is discovered

    Electromagnetism is discovered
    Electromagnetism is the branch of science concerned with the forces that occur between electrically charged particles. The electro magnet uses both electricity and magnets.
  • The first photographs are produced

    The first photographs are produced
    Photography is the result of combining several technical discoveries. It replaced having a portraite painted. It was created by many scientists
  • A telegraph is invented that carries messages nearly two miles

    A telegraph is invented that carries messages nearly two miles
    An electrical telegraph is a telegraph that uses electrical signals, usually conveyed via telecommunication lines or radio. The electromagnetic telegraph is a device for human-to-human transmission of coded text messages. It was created by designed by Claude Chappe for the French military, and Friedrich Clemens Gerke for the Prussian military
  • The first electric clock is designed

    The first electric clock is designed
    The electric clock replaced the mechanical clock which is powered manually by a hanging weight or a mainspring. It was created by Alexander Bain, a scotish inventor.
  • electric arc lighting is used in paris opera

    electric arc lighting is used in paris opera
    This was a major upgrade in stage performance lighting. It was first introduced in paris. It was not a serious threat to limelight. was first demonstrated by Sir Humphry Davy in the late 18th century.
  • The first practical battery for storing electricity is used

    The first practical battery for storing electricity is used
    The battery is a device consisting of one or more electrochemical cells that convert stored chemical energy into electrical energy.
  • The completion of the first transatlantic telegraph cable

    The completion of the first transatlantic telegraph cable
    The first telegraph line across the Atlantic Ocean is completed, a feat accomplished largely through the efforts of American merchant Cyrus West Field.
  • Alexander graham bell patents the telephone

    Alexander graham bell patents the telephone
    The telephone was created to replace the telagragh system. It was invented by 29-year-old Alexander Graham Bell.
  • Henry ford builds his first automobile

    Henry ford builds his first automobile
    The automobile replaced the carragie completly and revolutionized tranzportation.
  • A hydroelectric plant opens at niagara falls (N.Y.)

    A hydroelectric plant opens at niagara falls (N.Y.)
    The Niagara Falls is a place in New York that generates hydroeltric power for both Canada and the U.S.
  • Over 3600 electric utilites exist in the U.S.A

    Over 3600 electric utilites exist in the U.S.A
    This was the first sighn of nation wide electricity. this event put America at the top when it came to electricy.
  • The Colt 1911 is invented

    The Colt 1911 is invented
    The first semi-automatic hand gun is invented by the colt company.
  • Sources

    The history book
    history.com
    About.com