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Indutrial Revolution
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Spinning Jenny
Invented by James Hargreaves, it allowed one person to spin many threads at once. This allowed for increased production of clothes and other items composed of thread. -
Water Frame
Invented by Richard Arkwright, the water frame produced yarn faster. This machine was able to produce a thread stronger than any other at the time. -
Steam Engine
Thomas Savery's invention used steam power an engine. This was used to drain water and raise coal from mines. -
Cromptons Mule
Combined the Spinning Jenny and Water Frame, ivented by Samuel Crompton. Large amounts of strong yarn were produced from this. -
Manchester Mill
Manchester Mill orders 400 power looms. As a result,workers burn down mill in fear of losing their jobs. -
Steamboat
John Fitch used steam power to create a boat. This boat changes the way in which materials could move. -
Power Loom
Edmund Cartwright invented the first decent weaving machine. This allowed for all stages of cotton making to be done in one factory. -
Steam Powered Train
George Stephenson used steam power to creat a boat. This allowed increased communication and trade between places. -
Saftey Lamp
Sir Humphry Davy's design provided illumination, prevented explosions, and infromed workers of threats. This saved many lives in the mines during the Industrial Revolution. (Also known as davy lamp). -
Corn Planter
Invented by Henry Blair, it hepled plant corn faster and with ease. This lead to reduction in man power -
Factory Act
Everyone under 18, and all women were only allowed to work a maximum of 10 hours a day. Kids now started to see the importance of school.
