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Industrial Revolution Timeline
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Smelting of iron
Abraham Darby found a way to smelt iron by burning coal in a vacuum-like environment. This led to the innovation of steam engines and other products. -
First bridge made of cast iron (late 18th century)
Bridge built completely of cast iron near Coalbrookdale, England which reflected the resources, technology, and skills in the area. -
Diffusion of the Industrial Revolution to mainland Europe (early 1800s)
Innovations from Britain diffused to mainland Europe; sites needed to be close to resources and connected to ports by water. -
First crossing of the Atlantic by a steam-powered vessel
A new age of ocean shipping; allowed Britain to have a lot of advantage in the world with so many innovations. -
Connection of Manchester to the rail network
Manchester, a center of textile manufacturing was connected by rail to the port of Liverpool, a port that linked Britain with some colonies, which allowed innovations to be diffused. -
Diffusion of the Industrial Revolution to East Asia (late 1800s and early 1900s)
The Industrial Revolution diffused to Japan due to changes in government. Japan then colonized Korea, Taiwan and portions of China and diffused the Industrial Revolution to East Asia. -
Diffusion of the Industrial Revolution to North America (early 1900s)
North America was a territory settled by many Europeans and closely linked to Britain, which provided links to the innovations. -
Diffusion of the Industrial Revolution to Russia/Ukraine (After WWI)
The newly formed Soviet Union and Ukraine took advantage of its rich resources and industrial potential especially in the coal-rich region, becoming an industrial power. -
Emergence of Fordist production (1945-1970)
A system that facilitated economic geographers, and mass production.
