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Thomas Newcomen
Newcomen created the first practical steam engine. This used steam to power water out of coalmines -
John Wesley
Wesley created the Methodist church. This improved life by focusing on faith. -
James Hargreaves
James Hargreaves invented the spinning jenny. The spinning jenny was used for spinning more than one spindle at a time. -
John Kay
John Kay invented the flying shuttle. The flying shuttle helped with weaving and helped to weave wider fabrics. -
Samuel Volta
Samuel Volta invented the spinning mule. The spinning mule is a machine used to spin cotton fibers. -
Henry Cort
Henry Cort was important for refining the pig iron and he patented the puddling process for refining iron ore. -
Edmund Cartwright
Edmund Cartwright invented the power loom. The power loom was a wool-combing machine. -
Elias Howe
Elias Howe invented the sewing machine. The sewing machine helps to sew faster. -
Eli Whitney
Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin which separated cotton from its seeds. -
Alessandro Volta
Alessandro Volta invented the first electrical battery. -
Robert Fulton
Fulton created the steamboat which made transportation over water easier. -
Cyrus Field
Field invented the telegraph table. The telegraph table is used to send telegraphs.