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Jetro Tull
Tull made the first seed drill. This helped to boost the productivity of many crops. -
Abraham Darby
Darby invented the first blast furnace. This helped to turn iron ore into pure iron. -
James Watt
Watt invented the first steam engine. This was huge. The steam engine allowed motorized vehicles to be made.. This boosted transportation. -
Adam Smith
Wrote two very influential books that helped to create the basic principles of modern economics. -
Samual Crompton
Crompton invented the spinning mule. The spinning mule was able to make yarn at a very efficient rate. -
Henry Court
Invented puddling process for refining iron ore. This allowed for better iron. -
Eli Whitney
Whitney created the Cotton Gin. The Cotton Gin helped to boost the manufacturing of cotton. -
Alessandro Volta
Volta was a physicist, chemist, and pioneer of electrical science. Volta invented the first portable battery. -
Robert Fulton
Fulton created the first steam boat. The steam boat allowed the first motorized warship for battle and transportation. -
Elias Howe
Howe invented the sewing machine to help improve manufacturing of clothing. -
Cyrus Field
Created the first telecable. This was a huge invention. This allowed communication across oceans. -
John Wesley
Wesley helped simplify the production of plastic. This made it possible for plastic to be used everywhere.