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Jethro Tull invents the seed drill
This was important as it was one of the first major advancements in crops. -
John Kay invents flying shuttle
This was huge as it made making textiles so much faster, helping speed up the revolution -
James Watt builds the first steam engine
Very big as it allowed materials to be transported much easier. -
Marx and Engels publish The Communist Manifesto
Very important as it sparked a huge political idea. -
US Civil War ends; US experiences technological boom
Started the industrial revolution in the US, obviously a very big event. -
Germany becomes dominant industrial power in Europe
A big event as they finally united to become stronger than the other countries. Probably also led to the start of WW1. -
British Unions win right to strike
Important as it led to more rights for the british people and safer working conditions,
