Why Were the Jews, Africans, & Native Americans Left Behind the Industrial Revolution?
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 6:01 pm
From what I have read about the developments in machine based mass production, the 1st machines, invented from 500BCE-1700, the period of the 1st Industrial Revolution, were all developed only in the great empires of Eurasia such as the Kingdom of England, the French Empire, the Dutch Empire, the 1st German Reich, and the Viking Empire in Western Europe, the empires of Moravia, Bulgaria, Georgia and Russia in Eastern Europe and the empires of the Islamic Caliphate, India, China, Japan, Mongolia, Khmer, Tibet, and the Kingdom of Thailand in Asia. What made these Eurasians so special that they developed such advanced technology and started the Industrial Revolution while the Jews, Africans, and Native Americans remained tribal and primitive?
Here is a list of the important inventions:
Architecture:
Sliding Door
Folding Screen
Flying Buttress
Suspension Bridge
Drawbridge
Turning Bridge
Overpass
Louver
Smoke Canopy
Chimney
Centralized Heating
Hoist
Mechanical Elevator
Coaching Inn
National Highway
Turnpike
Construction:
Scoop Wheel Excavator
Water System:
Water Raising Windlass
Scoop Wheel Pump
Mining:
Mine Rails
Mine Rail Wagons
Support Beams for Mine Tunnels and Shafts
Mining Explosives
Hopper System
Lighting:
Candle
Lamp
Oil Lamp
Match
Chandelier
Streetlamp
Slide Projector
Disaster Management:
Dike
Seismometer
Alarm Bells
Communication:
Paintbrush
Painting Canvas
Oil Paint
Watercolors
Parallel Line Drawer
Quill
Silverpoint
Pencil
Printing:
Stamp
Woodblock Printing
Woodblock Image Printer
Textile Printing
Porcelain Movable Type Printing
Metal Movable Type Printing
Color Printing
Paper
Paper Making Machine
Book
Bookbinding Machine
Paper Money
Telecommunications:
Zoetrope
Bells
Smoke Signals
Timekeeping:
Solar Calendar
Water Powered Mechanical Clock
Striking Clock
Astronomical Clock
Clock Tower
Spring-Driven Mechanical Clock
Pocket Watch
Pendulum-Driven Mechanical Clock
Agriculture:
Harrow
3-Field Crop Rotation
Moldboard Plow
Devices for Controlling Draft Animals:
Stirrup
Shoulder Harness
Padded Collar
Horseshoe
Materials/Chemicals:
Mercury
Wooden Machinery
Dye
Coal
Coal Furnace
Animal Oil
Plant Oil
Mineral Oil
Oil Drill
Oil Refinery
Retort
Natural Gas
Natural Gas Bamboo Pipes
Cast Iron
Glazing
Mass Production:
Mass Produced Interchangeable Parts
Blast Furnace
Grindstone
Crank
Loom
Spinning Wheel
Noodle Extruder
Kneading Machine
Noodle Screw Press
Reeling Machine
Dyed Fabrics
Assembly Line
Animal Powered Mill
Water Mill
Water Scoop Mill
Ship Mill
Barge Mill
Tide Mill
Bridge Mill
Hanging Mill
Vertical Axis Wind Mill
Post Mill
Tower Mill
Paper Mill
Hammer Mill
Gristmill
Hand Hulling Mill
Hand Gristmill
Edge Mill
Hulling Mill
Fulling Mill
Ore Mill
Bellow
Metal Mill
Finery Forge
Textile Mill
Sawmill
Stone Cutting Mill
Iron Mill
Forge Mill
Press Mill
Picture Mill
Printing Mill
Desalination Mill
Glass Mill
Mirror Mill
Bark Mill
Spoke Mill
Bobbin Mill
Carpet Mill
Slitting Mill
Rolling Mill
Stamp Mill
Needle Mill
Oil Mill
Tanning Mill
Hemp Mill
Cider Mill
Sugar Mill
Blade Mill
Pottery Mill
Malt Mill
Tool-Sharpening Mill
Cutting and Slitting Mill
Gunpowder Mill
Cooking Tools:
Wok
Makisu (Sushi Mat)
Hangiri (Sushi Rice Tub)
Kezuriki (Fish Meat Shaver)
Makiyakinabe (Japanese Omelette Pan)
Oroshigane (Spiked Grater)
Oshizushihako (Pressed Sushi Mold)
Shamoji (Rice Paddle)
Urokotori (Scale Remover)
Usu (Hammer and Large Pestle)
Zaru (Draining Basket)
Everyday Items:
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Hygiene:
Toothbrush
Toilet Paper
Ink Tooth Cleaner and Protective Coating
Mechanical Calculators:
Abacus
Napier's Bones
Pascaline
Mechanical Domestic Appliances:
Coal Clothes Iron
Weighted Swinging Fan
Land Transport:
Odometer
South-Pointing Chariot
Wheelbarrow
Rickshaw
Sailing Carriage
Hackney Carriage
Stagecoach
Omnibus
Wagon
Crank Powered Tricycle
Water Transport:
Ocean Going Multi-Masted Sail Powered Ship (Up to 7 Masts)
Bamboo Plaited Mat Sails
Mechanically Controlled Sail Battens
Adjustable Sail
Stabilizing Sails
Steering Sails
Oblique Rigging
Leeboard
Centerboard
Daggerboard
Rudder
Height Adjusting Mechanism for the Rudder
Fenestrated Rudder
Steering Wheel
Watertight Bulkhead
Limber Hole
Bilge
Square-Pallet Bilge Pump
Double Hull
Ship Crossbeams
Circular Toothed Anchor
Paddle Wheel
Animal Driven Paddle Wheel Ship
Magnetic Compass
Raised Relief Map
Sun Compass
Sail Tacking
The use of Ocean Gyres and Trade Winds to Aid Sea Transport
Astrolabe
Sea Chart
Globe
Aircraft (Unmanned Prototypes):
Kite
Kongming Lantern
Flying Top
Air Transport:
Kite Glider
Armor and Fortification:
Lacquer Coated Armor
Spiked Shield
Chain Mail
Full Plate Armor
Barding
Armored Cavalry
Pavise
Castles
Cannon Armed Bastion Fortresses
Weapons:
Bladed Pole (Guandao)
Long-Handled Saber (Podao)
Cavalry
Oar Powered Battleship
Ram
Hooks for Pinning Retreating Ships
Molten Iron Incendiary Pot
Ocean Going Multi-Masted Sail Powered Water Tanker Ship
Ocean Going Multi-Masted Sail Powered Battleship
Shield Armored Ship
Compound Steel Wave Blades
Armor Piercing Nodato
Armor Piercing Wakizashi
Armor Piercing Katana
Armor Piercing Naginata
Snorkel
Caltrops
Shuriken
Throwing Star
Baton
Mace
Flail
Broad Sword
Saber
Pike
Lance
Longbow
Reflex Bow
Crossbow
Repeating Crossbow
Triple-Bow Arcuballista
Windlass
Traction Trebuchet
Torsion Trebuchet
Gravity Powered Trebuchet
Fire Jar
Fire Pot
Fire Stone
Pump Operated Flamethrower
Sail Powered Ironclad Battleship
Sail/Animal Driven Paddle Wheel Powered Ironclad Battleship
Gunpowder
Solid Rocket Fuel
Fire Arrow
Fire Gourd
Fire Lance
Fire Arrow Cannon
Muzzle Loading Hand Cannon Gun
Wick Fired Muzzle Loading Cannon
Howitzer
Mortar
Mortar Turntable
Truck Carriage
Bomb Vessel
Gunport
Sail Powered Cannon Armed Battleship
Sail Powered Cannon Armed Ironclad Battleship
Oar Powered Submarine
Racebuilt Galleon
Cannon Catching Rope Net
Matchlock Firing Mechanism
Wheellock Firing Mechanism
Snaplock Firing Mechanism
Flintlock Firing Mechanism
Pistol
Musket
Blunderbuss
Arquebus
Fire Arrow Arquebus
Fire Arrow Mortar
Breech-Loading Musket
Breech-Loading Swivel Cannon
Volley Gun
Rotary Volley Gun
Fireship
Ship of the Line
Puckle Gun
Fire Dart
Superposed Load
Hand Mortar
Cannonball
Wick Ignited Explosive Shell
Grapeshot
Canister Shot
Case Shot
Scrapshot
Chain Shot
Carcass
Wick Ignited Hand Grenade
Smoke Bomb
Stink Bomb
Signal Flare
Coil Wick Ignited Landmine
Time Fused Water Mine
Multiple Rocket Launcher
Portable Multiple Rocket Launcher
Solid Shot Rocket
Rocket-Bomb
Multi-Stage Rocket
Corrective Devices:
Cane
Crutches
Wheelchair
Glasses
Mechanical Hearing Aid
Peg Leg
Dial Operated Hand
Mathematics:
Pi
Long Division
Polynomials
Algebra
Calculus
Generalized Binomial Theorem
Root Function Approximation
Cubic Plane Curves
Scientific/Measuring Instruments:
Thermometer
Gunter's Chain
Gunter's Quadrant
Gunter's Scale
Slide Rule
Circular Slide Rule
Microscope
Spirit Level
Geography:
Cartography
Meteorology:
Water Cycle
Medicine:
Drugs
Antiseptics
Toxicology
Biology:
Anatomy
Cells
Microbes
Physics:
Pendulum
Galilean Relativity
The Laws of Motion
The Law of Gravity
The Law of Cooling
Prism
Newtonian Fluid
Hooke's Law (Harmonic Oscillator)
Formulas for Optimizing Gear Design
Astronomy:
Astronomical Observatory
Nova
Supernova
Comet
Meteor
Asteroid
Planet
Water-Powered Armillary Sphere
Lunar Eclipse
Solar Eclipse
Heliocentricism
Elliptical Planetary Orbits
Oblate Spheroid Shape of Planets
1st Practical Reflecting Telescope
Later Developments:
The first practical steam engine, the Atmospheric Engine invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712, would launch the 2nd Industrial Revolution from 1700-1860 where engine powered factories emerged as well as motorized transport like steamboats, steamships, trains, and trolleys. The technological advances in this period were made mostly by the UK, the USA and France which made them the most powerful nations in the world.
Here is a list of the important inventions:
Architecture:
Sliding Door
Folding Screen
Flying Buttress
Suspension Bridge
Drawbridge
Turning Bridge
Overpass
Louver
Smoke Canopy
Chimney
Centralized Heating
Hoist
Mechanical Elevator
Coaching Inn
National Highway
Turnpike
Construction:
Scoop Wheel Excavator
Water System:
Water Raising Windlass
Scoop Wheel Pump
Mining:
Mine Rails
Mine Rail Wagons
Support Beams for Mine Tunnels and Shafts
Mining Explosives
Hopper System
Lighting:
Candle
Lamp
Oil Lamp
Match
Chandelier
Streetlamp
Slide Projector
Disaster Management:
Dike
Seismometer
Alarm Bells
Communication:
Paintbrush
Painting Canvas
Oil Paint
Watercolors
Parallel Line Drawer
Quill
Silverpoint
Pencil
Printing:
Stamp
Woodblock Printing
Woodblock Image Printer
Textile Printing
Porcelain Movable Type Printing
Metal Movable Type Printing
Color Printing
Paper
Paper Making Machine
Book
Bookbinding Machine
Paper Money
Telecommunications:
Zoetrope
Bells
Smoke Signals
Timekeeping:
Solar Calendar
Water Powered Mechanical Clock
Striking Clock
Astronomical Clock
Clock Tower
Spring-Driven Mechanical Clock
Pocket Watch
Pendulum-Driven Mechanical Clock
Agriculture:
Harrow
3-Field Crop Rotation
Moldboard Plow
Devices for Controlling Draft Animals:
Stirrup
Shoulder Harness
Padded Collar
Horseshoe
Materials/Chemicals:
Mercury
Wooden Machinery
Dye
Coal
Coal Furnace
Animal Oil
Plant Oil
Mineral Oil
Oil Drill
Oil Refinery
Retort
Natural Gas
Natural Gas Bamboo Pipes
Cast Iron
Glazing
Mass Production:
Mass Produced Interchangeable Parts
Blast Furnace
Grindstone
Crank
Loom
Spinning Wheel
Noodle Extruder
Kneading Machine
Noodle Screw Press
Reeling Machine
Dyed Fabrics
Assembly Line
Animal Powered Mill
Water Mill
Water Scoop Mill
Ship Mill
Barge Mill
Tide Mill
Bridge Mill
Hanging Mill
Vertical Axis Wind Mill
Post Mill
Tower Mill
Paper Mill
Hammer Mill
Gristmill
Hand Hulling Mill
Hand Gristmill
Edge Mill
Hulling Mill
Fulling Mill
Ore Mill
Bellow
Metal Mill
Finery Forge
Textile Mill
Sawmill
Stone Cutting Mill
Iron Mill
Forge Mill
Press Mill
Picture Mill
Printing Mill
Desalination Mill
Glass Mill
Mirror Mill
Bark Mill
Spoke Mill
Bobbin Mill
Carpet Mill
Slitting Mill
Rolling Mill
Stamp Mill
Needle Mill
Oil Mill
Tanning Mill
Hemp Mill
Cider Mill
Sugar Mill
Blade Mill
Pottery Mill
Malt Mill
Tool-Sharpening Mill
Cutting and Slitting Mill
Gunpowder Mill
Cooking Tools:
Wok
Makisu (Sushi Mat)
Hangiri (Sushi Rice Tub)
Kezuriki (Fish Meat Shaver)
Makiyakinabe (Japanese Omelette Pan)
Oroshigane (Spiked Grater)
Oshizushihako (Pressed Sushi Mold)
Shamoji (Rice Paddle)
Urokotori (Scale Remover)
Usu (Hammer and Large Pestle)
Zaru (Draining Basket)
Everyday Items:
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Hygiene:
Toothbrush
Toilet Paper
Ink Tooth Cleaner and Protective Coating
Mechanical Calculators:
Abacus
Napier's Bones
Pascaline
Mechanical Domestic Appliances:
Coal Clothes Iron
Weighted Swinging Fan
Land Transport:
Odometer
South-Pointing Chariot
Wheelbarrow
Rickshaw
Sailing Carriage
Hackney Carriage
Stagecoach
Omnibus
Wagon
Crank Powered Tricycle
Water Transport:
Ocean Going Multi-Masted Sail Powered Ship (Up to 7 Masts)
Bamboo Plaited Mat Sails
Mechanically Controlled Sail Battens
Adjustable Sail
Stabilizing Sails
Steering Sails
Oblique Rigging
Leeboard
Centerboard
Daggerboard
Rudder
Height Adjusting Mechanism for the Rudder
Fenestrated Rudder
Steering Wheel
Watertight Bulkhead
Limber Hole
Bilge
Square-Pallet Bilge Pump
Double Hull
Ship Crossbeams
Circular Toothed Anchor
Paddle Wheel
Animal Driven Paddle Wheel Ship
Magnetic Compass
Raised Relief Map
Sun Compass
Sail Tacking
The use of Ocean Gyres and Trade Winds to Aid Sea Transport
Astrolabe
Sea Chart
Globe
Aircraft (Unmanned Prototypes):
Kite
Kongming Lantern
Flying Top
Air Transport:
Kite Glider
Armor and Fortification:
Lacquer Coated Armor
Spiked Shield
Chain Mail
Full Plate Armor
Barding
Armored Cavalry
Pavise
Castles
Cannon Armed Bastion Fortresses
Weapons:
Bladed Pole (Guandao)
Long-Handled Saber (Podao)
Cavalry
Oar Powered Battleship
Ram
Hooks for Pinning Retreating Ships
Molten Iron Incendiary Pot
Ocean Going Multi-Masted Sail Powered Water Tanker Ship
Ocean Going Multi-Masted Sail Powered Battleship
Shield Armored Ship
Compound Steel Wave Blades
Armor Piercing Nodato
Armor Piercing Wakizashi
Armor Piercing Katana
Armor Piercing Naginata
Snorkel
Caltrops
Shuriken
Throwing Star
Baton
Mace
Flail
Broad Sword
Saber
Pike
Lance
Longbow
Reflex Bow
Crossbow
Repeating Crossbow
Triple-Bow Arcuballista
Windlass
Traction Trebuchet
Torsion Trebuchet
Gravity Powered Trebuchet
Fire Jar
Fire Pot
Fire Stone
Pump Operated Flamethrower
Sail Powered Ironclad Battleship
Sail/Animal Driven Paddle Wheel Powered Ironclad Battleship
Gunpowder
Solid Rocket Fuel
Fire Arrow
Fire Gourd
Fire Lance
Fire Arrow Cannon
Muzzle Loading Hand Cannon Gun
Wick Fired Muzzle Loading Cannon
Howitzer
Mortar
Mortar Turntable
Truck Carriage
Bomb Vessel
Gunport
Sail Powered Cannon Armed Battleship
Sail Powered Cannon Armed Ironclad Battleship
Oar Powered Submarine
Racebuilt Galleon
Cannon Catching Rope Net
Matchlock Firing Mechanism
Wheellock Firing Mechanism
Snaplock Firing Mechanism
Flintlock Firing Mechanism
Pistol
Musket
Blunderbuss
Arquebus
Fire Arrow Arquebus
Fire Arrow Mortar
Breech-Loading Musket
Breech-Loading Swivel Cannon
Volley Gun
Rotary Volley Gun
Fireship
Ship of the Line
Puckle Gun
Fire Dart
Superposed Load
Hand Mortar
Cannonball
Wick Ignited Explosive Shell
Grapeshot
Canister Shot
Case Shot
Scrapshot
Chain Shot
Carcass
Wick Ignited Hand Grenade
Smoke Bomb
Stink Bomb
Signal Flare
Coil Wick Ignited Landmine
Time Fused Water Mine
Multiple Rocket Launcher
Portable Multiple Rocket Launcher
Solid Shot Rocket
Rocket-Bomb
Multi-Stage Rocket
Corrective Devices:
Cane
Crutches
Wheelchair
Glasses
Mechanical Hearing Aid
Peg Leg
Dial Operated Hand
Mathematics:
Pi
Long Division
Polynomials
Algebra
Calculus
Generalized Binomial Theorem
Root Function Approximation
Cubic Plane Curves
Scientific/Measuring Instruments:
Thermometer
Gunter's Chain
Gunter's Quadrant
Gunter's Scale
Slide Rule
Circular Slide Rule
Microscope
Spirit Level
Geography:
Cartography
Meteorology:
Water Cycle
Medicine:
Drugs
Antiseptics
Toxicology
Biology:
Anatomy
Cells
Microbes
Physics:
Pendulum
Galilean Relativity
The Laws of Motion
The Law of Gravity
The Law of Cooling
Prism
Newtonian Fluid
Hooke's Law (Harmonic Oscillator)
Formulas for Optimizing Gear Design
Astronomy:
Astronomical Observatory
Nova
Supernova
Comet
Meteor
Asteroid
Planet
Water-Powered Armillary Sphere
Lunar Eclipse
Solar Eclipse
Heliocentricism
Elliptical Planetary Orbits
Oblate Spheroid Shape of Planets
1st Practical Reflecting Telescope
Later Developments:
The first practical steam engine, the Atmospheric Engine invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712, would launch the 2nd Industrial Revolution from 1700-1860 where engine powered factories emerged as well as motorized transport like steamboats, steamships, trains, and trolleys. The technological advances in this period were made mostly by the UK, the USA and France which made them the most powerful nations in the world.