-
Jethro Tull invents the seed drill.
In 1701 a mechanical seed drill was invented by Jethro Tull. This drill made farming easier and more efficient. This was a major reason for the possibility of the industrial revolution to happen. With the seed drill a surplus of food was available and this allowed for larger populations mass production and less survival based needs. -
Abraham Darby Makes Cleaner iron
Abraham Darby created a new way of smelting blocks using coal instead of charcoal. Coal burned much hotter allowing the metal to separate better from its waste. This produced cleaner more usable iron. -
John Kay makes a large step towards automatic weaving.
John Kay invented the Flying Shuttle in 1736. This machine paved the way for automatic weaving machines in the past up til today. This machine would glide across the floor as it weaved the fabric togther. This impacted the revolution because it made fabrics and clothes more available which allowed for a larger population. -
Henry Cort Mass produces quality iron
Henry Cort's discovery of stirring iron in a furnace and not using charcoal allowed for all of the iron during the industrial revolution. This iron allowed for quality factories, locomotives, and machinery to be built during the revolution. -
James Watt father of the Industrial revolution
James Watt is credited with inventing the Steam engine which provided most of the power for the industrial revolution. This steam engine included a separate condenser unlike the old steam engines created by Thomas Newcomen. -
Nicholas LeBlanc invents Soda Ash
Nicholas Leblanc invents a new substance out of regular table salt(NaCl). This invention is used in glass, soap, paper and many more processed items. -
Eli whitney invents the cotton Gin.
In 1794 Eli whitney invented the cotton gin. This invention separated the good cotton product from the seeds and other impurities. This allowed the cotton production to increase massively and make clothes a cheaper product. -
Alessandro Volta's battery.
Alessandro Volta's battery allowed people to study the electric current and other forms of electricity much easier. This helped the revolution by allowing the first electronic parts/products to be made. -
Robert Fulton invents the steam Boat
In august of 1807.Robert Fulton's steamboat made its first ever run. Steamboats helped power the revolution and made the shipping process much faster. -
Elias Howe invents the sewing machine
IN 1846 Elias Howe invented the first sewing machine. This invention was very important to the production of clothes produced during the industrial revolution. This industrialized the sewing industry and freed women who were forced to do the monotonous task. -
Karl Marx invents the idea of communism
Karl marx wrote a book about the socialistic idea of how a capitalistic economy is going to effect the world and what the conflicts of it will be. -
Cyrus Field
In 1854 Cyrus field invented the Telegraph cable. This cable is responsible for global communication and the past and up till today. This insulated cable could run transatlantic allowing people in the US to speak to people of Britain.