1st Industrial Revolution (jan 1, 1760 – jan 1, 1840)
Description:
The first wave of the Industrial Revolution lasted from the late 1700’s to the mid 1800’s. It industrialized the manufacture of textiles and began the move of production from homes to factories. Steam power and the cotton gin played an important role in this period.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1760
jan 1, 1840
~ 80 years