Industrial Revolution

  • James Watt

    He invented the Atmospheric Steam Engine. This invention was used to make machines work faster.
  • Jethro Tull

    Created the Horse-drawn seed drill. This was a invention that put seeds in the ground neatly.
  • John Kay

    He invented the Flying Shuttle. This invention to allow one person weave faster than two people could.
  • James Hargreaves

    He created the Spinning Jenny. This invention helped tohelped to spin cotton.
  • Richard Arkwright

    He created the Spinning Frame. This invention helped to speed the process of spinning cotton to increase by it being powered by water.
  • Henry Cort

    He discovered the process of turning pig iron into wrought iron.This was for purifying iron ore.
  • Eli Whitney

    He created the Cotton Gin. This invention helped with cleaning the seeds out of cotton.
  • Alessandro Volta

    He invented the Electric Battery. This invention aided with powering items during this time.
  • George Stephenson

    He created the Steam Locomotive. This invention is also know as a train. This helped to carry objects longer distances in short times.
  • Robert Fulton

    He invented the Steamboat. the Steamboat allowed people to travel faster in the water.
  • Elias Howe

    He invented the Sewing Machine. This helped to increase the production of clothing.
  • Cyrus Field

    He created the Telegraph Cable. This invention helped with long distance communication.