Industrial Revolution

By gsalke1
  • Jethro Tull invents the seed drill

    Jethro Tull invents the seed drill
    In 1701, Jethro tull invents the seed drill. There is a horse attached and a drill in the middle. It makes holes for the seeds, then covers them up wih a part attatched to the back,
  • John Kay invents flying shuttle

    John Kay invents flying shuttle
    John Kay invents the flying shuttle in 1733. This machine leads people to be able to weave more fabric. The spinner couldn’t keep up with weavers.
  • James Watt builds the first steam engine

    James Watt builds the first steam engine
    In 1765, James Watt builds the first steam engine. Watt is partners with Matthew Boulton, so naturally the engine is called Boulton Watt.
  • Marx and Engels publish The Communist Manifesto

    Marx and Engels publish The Communist Manifesto
    In 1848, Marx and Engles publish the Communist Manifesto, a pamphlet that lays out the rules of communism. Marx and Engles are both German. Marx is a German Jew. Engles wil be forever known for creating communism.
  • US Civil War ends; US experiences technological boom

    US Civil War ends; US experiences technological boom
    In 1865, the U.S Civil War ends, and the U.S experiences a technological boom. Moses Brown soon opens the first factory owner to use spinning machine,
  • Germany becomes dominant industrial power in Europe

    Germany becomes dominant industrial power in Europe
    In the 1870s, Germany becomes dominant industrial power in Europe. William Cockerel smuggles spinning machine to Belgium, and it sparks a lead.
  • British Unions win right to strike

    British Unions win right to strike
    In 1875, British Unions win the right to strike. Where you have labor, you have labor protest. People begin to go on strike and they refuse to work.