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Jethro Tull invents the seed drill
In 1701 Jethro Tull, an Englishman who studuied law at Oxford, created the seed drill. The seed drill is a horse-drawn plough that would sow seeds into the ground and then cover them up. -
John Kay invents the flying shuttle
In 1733 John Kay, Invented the flying shuttle. The flying shuttle is a machine that improves looms and enables weavers to weave faster. -
James Watt builds the first steam engine
In 1712 James Watt, an Englishman, invented the First steam engine. A steam engine is an engine that generates steam into electricity. Watts steam engine was able to use steam with pressure above atmospheric pressure which was a big scientific breakthrough. -
Marx and Engels publish The Communist Manifesto
In 1848 Carl Marx and Friedrich Engels created the Communist Manifesto which was recognized as oen of the worlds most influencial political manuscripts. The document laid out the Leagues purposes and promises. -
US Civil War ends; US experiences technological boom
In 1865 the US had finishe the civil war which was a war of the north states who didnt want slavery and the south states who did want slavey and the North won. -
Germany becomes dominant industrial power in Europe
In 1870 Germany became dominant in industrial power in Europe by importing British equipment and engineers. They also sent their children to England to learn more about industrailizing. -
British Unions win right to strike
In 1875 the British Unions won the right to strike which goes against the combination act from 1799-1800. British Unions originally made that rule because the felt that it threatened their social structure and stability.
