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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.