Industrial Revolution Timeline 1859-1914

Henry Bessemer; Bessemer Process

Jan 1, 1855

The Bessemer Process was invented by Henry Bessemer in 1855. It was an industrial process which to produced steel from iron. It costed less than previous methods, which is why it was so beneficial. Picture
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Edwin Drake; Struck Oil in U.S

Aug 27, 1859

Edwin Drake was involved in the oil industry. He was the first person in the U.S to strike oil. He struck it in Titusville, PA. Picture & Text Citation 2nd Text Citation

John D. Rockefeller

Jan 1, 1863

ImageInfo During the Industrial Revolution he took control of the oil companies. By driving out competition through secret deals with railroad companies he created a monopoly even though monopolies were not allowed. He was then able to price the oil however high he wanted, which impacted the middle class and poor citizens badly.

Credit Mobilier Scandal

Jan 1, 1864

ImageCredit Mobilier was a company founded in 1864. It ran construction of transportation (railroad) routes. The company inflated costs and then kept the extra money.
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The Pullman Strike

Jan 1, 1867

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Image The Pullman Strike was a sudden strike made by the workers of the Pullman Palace Car Company. They were fighting for better labor conditions. Bad labor conditions was one of the problems during the Industrial Revolution.

Christopher Sholes; Typewriter

Jan 1, 1868

Info Christopher Sholes invented the typewriter in 1867, getting the patent for it on June 23, 1868. He also developed the QWERTY keyboard(1870's) and shift button (1878), which are still used to this day. Image

Transcontinental Railroad Completed

Aug 15, 1870

The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad is important to the Industrial Revolution because it provided an easier method of transportation for goods needing to travel across the US. Info
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Alexander Graham Bell; Telephone

Jan 1, 1876

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876, making it easier for people to communicate. Image
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Munn V Illinois

Jan 1, 1876

ImageInfo This court case allowed states to regulate the rates of certain businesses (within that state) for example: railroads. This is significant because it prevented company owners, for example Munn, from just charging the maximum price. ~1876-1877.

Thomas Edison; Light

Jan 1, 1878

Infoimage Thomas Edison was an inventor from the Industrial Revolution. He invented the light bulb (1878) as well as many other inventions. He is one of the inventors who made a difference and helped define the Industrial Revolution.

Haymarket Riot

May 4, 1886

The Haymarket Riot is significant in relation to the Industrial Revolution because it concerns labor hours. Workers were leading a strike for 8 hour work days, but then due to police brutality, the peaceful strike then turned into violent riots. Info
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Interstate Commerce Act

Jan 1, 1887

ImageThis act let the government watch over railways. The act created certain rates for railroads. This made sure that prices were similar across the U.S. Info

The Sherman Antitrust Act

Jan 1, 1890

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An act that prevents businesses from monopolizing the economy. This is important to the Industrial Revolution because if a company monopolizes trade it is able to set the price to whatever they want, which can then cause problems within the economy/society.

Homestead Strike

Jun 1, 1892

ImageInfo The Homestead Strike was a strike between workers and their employers, about forced labor. It's significant to the Industrial Revolution because it helps express just how bad the struggle was for workers to recieve better labor agreements. June-Nov. 1982.

Eugene Debs

Jun 20, 1893

ImageInfo He Lead Pullman strike & he was a socialist. He formed the American Railway Union, a national industrial union to fight for worker's rights. This helped workers during the Industrial Revolution.

Pullman Strike

Jan 1, 1894

The Pullman Strike is a strike that occurred in the year of 1894. The Pullman Workers rebelled because they were being treated unfairly (pay cut, fired workers). The workers joined the American Railway Union. The issue caused people to become aware that there was a labor problem. Image: George Pullman (Owner of the Pullman Company) http://ehistory.osu.edu/osu/mmh/1912/content/pullman.cfm

J.P. Morgan

Jan 1, 1896

imageInfo J.P. Morgan helped the U.S Government recover some of the value to the U.S dollar knowing what would happen if the US Gold Reserves disappeared. If they disappeared the U.S economy would have been in ruin and the Industrial Revolution would not have continued.

Wright Brothers

Jan 1, 1898

ImageInfo The Wright Brothers were inventors. They invented bicycles (1898), kites(1899), gliders(1900), and the Wright flyer(1903). Their inventions are why they are so important to the industrial revolution.

Lochner v. NY Decision

Jan 1, 1905

info and imageinfoinfoThis event is significant to the industrial revolution because it is a court case regarding labor. The Lochner v. NY Decision was so important because it addressed the amount of hours workers should work in relation to their job, rather than everyone only being able to work one max. number of hours not considering their job.

Henry Ford; Ford Vehicle

Jan 1, 1908

Image In the year 1908, Henry Ford designed cheaper, more affordable cars. This was beneficial for workers during the industrial revolution. Info

Mother Jones

Jan 1, 1919

Image Info A union organizer. She organized and participated in strikes. She was arrested in the Homestead Strike (1919). An influential figure working for labor rights during the Industrial Revolution.