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Jethro Tull invents the seed drill
Jethro tull invented the seed drill in 1701. This horsedrawn seed planter was a major breakthrough for the agricultural revolution. -
John Kay invents flying shuttle
John Kay invents the flying shuttle which improves looms making the rate of production for weavers fater. -
James Watt builds the first steam engine
A Scottish instrument maker named James Watt funded by Boulton invents the first engine to run on steam. This kickstarted the revolution. -
Marx and Engels publish The Communist Manifesto
Carl Marx and Frederick Engels publish a short article called the Communist Manifesto. It told of thier views of politics and still influences people up to today. -
US Civil War ends; US experiences technological boom
The fighting between the Union and the Confederacy ends opening up opportunities for the now united nation to industrialize like England. -
Germany becomes dominant industrial power in Europe
Although Germany did not start out as a major industrial power, in the 1870's they began to industrialize along the Rhine River making them a major industrial power in thier time. -
British Unions win right to strike
After many years of being prevented the right to strike and unionize from the Combination Acts of 1799, the british unions finally win the right to stike
