The Industrial Revolution

By joyceok
  • Jethro Tull invented the seed drill

    Jethro Tull invented the seed drill which effectively started the agricultural revolution, which was a step into the industrial revolution.
  • John Kay invents the flying shuttle

    John Kay invents the flying shuttle which begins the changes in the textile industry that leads to actual machines.
  • James Watt builds the first steam engine

    The steam engine started many movements in the transporation industry and created new opportunities for people who needed access to cheap transportaion.
  • Marx and Engels publish the Communist Manifesto

    The Communist Manifesto started communism around the world. It stated that property is publicly owned and people are paid according to what they need.
  • US Civil War ends; US experiences technological boom

    US Civil War ends and the US starts to experience a technological boom. the US started to accustom to the industrial revolution by building railroads and start factories across the nation.
  • Germany becomes dominant indsutrial power in Europe

    Germany becomes dominant indsutrial power in Europe.
  • Britain Unions win right to strike

    After being mistreated for years, the underpaid and overworked, the unions finally won their right to strike.