Will Pease Unit 4 Timeline

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  • Jethro Tull invents the seed drill

    Jethro Tull invents the seed drill

    This was important as it was one of the first major advancements in crops.
  • John Kay invents flying shuttle

    John Kay invents flying shuttle

    This was huge as it made making textiles so much faster, helping speed up the revolution
  • James Watt builds the first steam engine

    James Watt builds the first steam engine

    Very big as it allowed materials to be transported much easier.
  • Marx and Engels publish The Communist Manifesto

    Marx and Engels publish The Communist Manifesto

    Very important as it sparked a huge political idea.
  • US Civil War ends; US experiences technological boom

    US Civil War ends; US experiences technological boom

    Started the industrial revolution in the US, obviously a very big event.
  • Germany becomes dominant industrial power in Europe

    Germany becomes dominant industrial power in Europe

    A big event as they finally united to become stronger than the other countries. Probably also led to the start of WW1.
  • British Unions win right to strike

    British Unions win right to strike

    Important as it led to more rights for the british people and safer working conditions,