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The steam engine is invented
Thomas Newcomen invents the first steam engine. It is not very useful yet, but the idea of using steam to make machines go will be important to the Industrial Revolution. -
country to city
Before the industrial revolution, more than 80 percent of people lived in the country. When people moved it created large factory's possible. -
The spinning jenny is invented
James Hargreaves, a British carpenter and weaver, invents the spinning jenny. The machine spins more than one ball of yarn or thread at a time, making it easier and faster to make cloth. -
James Watt improves the steam engine
James Watt from Scotland designs a more efficient steam engine. It was one of the most important inventions of the Industrial Revolution, steam engines power the first trains, steamboats, and factories. -
People invest
People invested their savings in new enterprises, and a banking system able to channel that money into the most profitable of those businesses. -
Production of iron
The progress of the Industrial Revolution was assisted by the improvements in the production of iron and steel. This resulted in metals that were stronger and cheaper to produce. From 1785 to 1796 the production of iron increased by 150%. -
Children in the workforce
More than two-thirds of employees in cotton mills in England and Scotland were children. this was because children could be paid less than adults. -
Advansement in shipping
The Industrial Revolution brought a major change to shipping. Advances in processing iron led to the development of iron hulls. This gave the hull added strength to carry more cargo and allowed the building of larger ships. -
Child rights
Robert Owen stopped employing children under 10 in his factories, provided schooling for the younger children and limited the working hours for children over 10 so they could also attend school. He provided clean, comfortable housing as well as a pleasant working environment for his workers.. -
First train
First steam train. It went by the name of Puffing Billy. it made transporting goods a hundred times easier. -
Factory reform
Banned employment of children under 9 and limited 10–13-year-olds to a 48-hour week in the textiles industry. To enforce this rule, factory inspectors were introduced. -
Telegraph
When Samuel F. B. Morse created the telegraph his invention changed the face of communication. Instant communication became possible between the east and west coasts and allowed people to know what was happening almost as it happened. -
Sewing Machine
Elias Howe created the sewing machine. this meant clothes could be made in mass production. -
working hours
Women and children were not allowed to work in a factory before 6 am or after 6 pm