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The steam engine is invented.
The first idea of the steam engine is created by Thomas Newcomen .Although it is not very useful yet, the scheme of using steam to make machines go will be key to the Industrial Revolution. -
John Lombe opens the first silk throwing factory in Great Britain in Derby.
This factory was the first victorious powered production unit in the world. The model for the factory concept was later developed by Richard Arkwright and others in the Industrial Revolution. -
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Industrial Revolution
The change from agriculture production to industrial production. During this period new machines were designed to lessen human labor and increase production. -
Orville Wright makes the first powered airplane flight.
Orville and Wilbur Wright invent the first plane that is not powered by wind. Orville was only able to fly the plane for 12 seconds over a beach in North Carolina. -
Henry Ford creates the Model T.
Henry Ford created a type of car by the name of Model T. It is less expensive than other cars because it is made on an assembly line.The assembly line enables multiple people to purchase cars.
