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Jethro Tull invents the seed drill
This sparked the Agricultural revolution which later turns into the industrial revolution. -
John Kay inents flying shuttle
He was the first person to spark the industrial revolution with this machine. It was very useful for the textile industry as well. -
James Watt makes the first steam engine
The team engine evolved into so many thigns because of this one invention. It later goes on boats, trains, and provide jobs on the railroads. -
Marx and Engels publish The Communist Manifesto
The Communist Manifesto gives many people ideas on how to run a government. Later many other countries will adopt this method of government. -
US Civil War ends; US experiences technological boom
When US begins to industrialize they become a major powerhouse becuase they have all the resources. -
Germany becomes dominant industrial power in Europe
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British Unions win right to strike
This allows them to enforce humanitarian laws such as child labor, over working, and nicer conidtions for factory workers.
