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Jethro Tull invented the seed drill. The invention would dig a small hole, drop a seed in that hole and then cover it up in the same 1 motion. This invention increased productivity by 500%
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Abraham Darby developed a blast-furnace capable of producing high-quality iron.
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Thomas Newcomen developed the 'atmospheric engine'. It was classed as the first practical steam engine.
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The Rotherham Plough made work on the farm lighter and easier to do.
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The Sankey Canal is opened in the year 1757.
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The Bridgewater Canal is opened in the year 1761.
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Victory in the seven years' war gives Britain increased trade access to colonies in India and North America.
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James what invented a steam engine which was capable of providing continuous power.
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Henry Cort's 'puddling' process further improves the quality of iron products.
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The United States is born when the American colonies gain their independence.
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The Boulton and Watt steam engine is used for the first time in a textiles factory.
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The combination act was passed in the year 1800 that made trade unionism illegal.
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Stephenson's Rocket hauls the first train on the Manchester to Liverpool railway line.
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The factory act was passed in the year 1833. The factory act meant that children under 8 were not allowed to work, children from 9-13 had 9 hour days, children 13-18 were to work no more than 12 hours a day and children were not to work at night. The only problem was, there were only 4 people to check on the factories.
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Samuel Morse developed the telegraph system for sending messages.
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The potato blight in Ireland causes widespread famine which lead to mass emigration.
