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First Steam Engine
Thomas Newcomen invented the first steam engine, this helps transports items faster. -
Industrial Revolution Begins
First Industrial Revolution begins in 1760, in the textile industry, Great Britain. -
Spinning Jenny Invented
The spinning jenny invented by James Hargreaves allowed workers to make multiple spools of thread at the same time. -
Invention of Submarine
David Bushnell invented the first submarine, this helped exploration. -
Industrial Revolution Expands
The Revolution expands to the United States after Samuel Slater opens a textile mill in Rhode Island. -
The Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney Invents the cotton gin. Increasing the production of cotton. -
Electric Light Discovery
Humphry Davy invents the first electric light, arc lamp, this helps because before, all they had was sunlight. -
Trade is Legalized
Trade unions are legalized, this makes living in this time easier. -
Invention of the Typewriter
W.A. Burt invents the first type writer, this helps factory's work more efficient. -
Steel Plow Invented
John Deere invents the steel plow, this makes working in the feilds more efficent. -
Telegraph Invtion
Samuel Morse invents the telegraph, this is important because this improves communication. -
A Sewing Machine
Elias Howe invents the sewing machine, this is more efficient and less dangerous for the factory workers. -
Safety breaks
Safety breaks were made by Elisha Otis, this was important because it improved safety for all workers especially in skyscraper buildings. -
Transcontinental Railroad is Done
The transcontinental railroad is completed making transportation easier. -
Prevention of Diseases
Louis Pasteur came up with vaccines to prevent diseases, this was major because sickness outbreaks were severe -
Second Revolution
The second revolution begins around 1870. Major expansion and technology improvements occur during this time. -
Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone, improving communication even more. -
Light bulb was created
Thomas Edison creates the light bulb improving light even better in homes and factory's. -
American Federation is Formed
American Federation of Labor is formed, this is important for the people because it gives them say in how they are treated. -
First Take Off
The Wright Brothers make their first successful flight, this makes transportation much faster.
