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Jehtro Tull invents the seed drill
In 1701, Jehtro Tall invented the seed drill, which was a device that made planting in straight lines possible. That is how we get farms with crops planted in long rows. The seed drill would drill a a hole into the ground and then drop seeds into the hole. This created a more efficient way of planting crops. -
John Kay invents flying shuttle
The flying shuttle was an invention created by John Kay in 1733. This was an invention which sped up the production of weaving. It was a small device which ran back and forth on the loom. This created the possiblity to produce 10 times more product in a day. This invention eventually led to other great weaving inventions like the Spinning Jenny and the Spinning Mule. -
James Watt builds the first steam engine
The first steam engine was created in 1765. The steam engine's orginal purpose was to remove water from coal mines, because they would flood often, but was hten used as a source of mechanical energy. Steam engines would appear where ever water and large amounts of coal were. This was a great invention because this allowed factories away from big bodies of water to still produce a lot of product. The steam engine evetually made it to the railroads creating steam locomotives. -
Marx and Engels publish the Communist Manifesto
In 1848 Karl Marx and Engels wrote the Communist Mainefesto. This book was created to state the nature of politics and society in there own words. It also mention that capitalism would become replaced with socialism, and ultimatley communisim. -
U.S. Civil War ends; U.S. experiences technological boom
After the Civil War the United States experienced a technological boom. After the Civil war new technologies where able to be invented which created a huge boom in technology. -
Germany becomes dominant industrial power in Europe
In 1870, Germany becomes the industrial power in Europe because german electrical and chemical industries boomed. Germany had an abundant supply of iron, coal, and other resources. They had all that was nessary to create an industrial revolution. -
British Unions win right to strike
In 1875, British unions were allowed to strike. This allowed them to protest against anything they wanted. This is significant because this allowed them to testify against unfair conditions.
