Events with tag - Economic Growth

January 1, 1748

First Commercial Coal Mine in America

The first commercial coal mining operation began in 1748 in Richmond, Virginia, marking a pivotal moment in American industrial history. Located in the Richmond Coal Basin, this operation laid the foundation for the American coal industry and sparked nationwide industrial development.

January 1, 1790

American Industrial Revolution

A transformative period from 1790 to 1914 that revolutionized American manufacturing, economy, and society through technological innovations, urbanization, and industrialization.

April 10, 1790

First US Patent System

The United States established its first federal patent system through the Patent Act of 1790, creating a standardized framework for protecting intellectual property rights under the supervision of Thomas Jefferson.

December 1, 1793

First Industrial Revolution in America

The First Industrial Revolution transformed America from manual production to mechanized manufacturing, beginning with Samuel Slater's water-powered textile mill in 1793. This period marked the nation's shift towards industrial power, establishing new manufacturing processes and economic systems.

January 1, 1865

Second Industrial Revolution

The Second Industrial Revolution (1865-1900) transformed America into a global industrial powerhouse through groundbreaking innovations in electricity, steel production, and manufacturing methods, led by visionaries like Edison, Carnegie, and Rockefeller.