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England and Scotland combine to form Great Britain
<a href='http://www.dipity.com/westcivc/Chapter-5-Section-1/' >http://www.dipity.com/westcivc/Chapter-5-Section-1/</a>England and Scotland united to form the nation of Great Britain. This provided a period of peace in the area. Scotland and England now could trade without barriers. All this boosted Great Britain's economy which led it to be the first country to start the Industrial Revolution. -
Coke pig iron is invented
Abraham Darby invented the coke pig iron. His irons were thinner and cheaper than competitors. The irons were used to make kettles and pots. -
First successful steam power plant is made
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Bridgewater Canal opens
This canal opened in West England. This allowed people to travel in a new way and get to places faster.
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First Spinning Mule
The spinning mule was a combination of the inventions of the water frame and spinning jenny. This machine made by Samuel Crompton replaced all the work humans did and did it better. The spinning mule expanded the industries of wool.
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Machine patented that makes a big sheet of paper
The Fourdriner machine is made by the Fourdriner brothers that makes continuous sheets of paper thst is still used today.
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Gas lighting starts to be used
William Murdoch created the use of gas lighting. In England they started burning coal to get light.
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Portland cement is patented
Joseph Aspdin patented a way to make portland cement. This aided in constructing buildings. Portland cement was used to make the first underwater tunnel under the Thames River. -
First inter city railway in the world opens
The Liverpool and Manchester railway was the first inter city railway in the world. It was designed by Joseph Locke and George Stephenson.
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Cyclinder process invented
This new process was created by the Chance Brothers and used to make glass.