Industrial Revolution Timeline

By hjohnstone
  • 1870 BCE

    Developed vaccines for diseases

    Louis Pasteur developed vaccines for many common disease which helped people live longer.
  • 1846 BCE

    The Sewing Machine was invented

    Elias Howe invented the sewing machine, this meant that clothes can be made in large factories.
  • 1844 BCE

    Telegraph was invented

    Samuel Morse invented the telegraph which allowed messages to be sent quickly over a wire.
  • 1836 BCE

    School requirements

    Kids under 15 must attend school at least 3 months per year.
  • 1833 BCE

    Factory Act

    In 1833 the factory act said that all kids have to get paid.
  • 1712 BCE

    The Steam Engine was invented

    Thomas Newcomen invents the first steam engine. This was one of the most important inventions.