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JOHN KAY
Created the flying shuttle. This made it possible to weave much thicker fabrics. PRO: Mass production of clothing CON: It needed someone to work it which was usually children in a bad environment. It is used today bit but not a lot as there is more improved methods. -
JAMES WATT
Improved on the steam engine. Pro: helped future locomotives Con: usually large and heavy. Still used today -
JAMES HARGREAVES
Created the spinning jenny.This allowed someone to spin 8 threads at once. PROS: Boomed the industry CONS: There was flaws in the design. The spinning jenny has been improved upon and has been absolutely automated. -
RICHARD ARKWRIGHT
Created water frame. It spins thread with water power. PRO: could spin 128 threads at a time CONS: only used when cloth was made by hand. not used today. -
SAMUEL CROMPTON
Created spinning mule. Spins cotton. PRO: could spin other fibers as well CON: Couldn't be used in homes. Not really used today -
LOUIS PASTEUR
vaccine. Pro: made people healthier Con:strongly doubted due to the method. Still used today -
RICHARD TREVITHICK
Created first operational steam locomotive. PROS: Caught tons of attention CON: not as efficient as other methods that were created. Still used today -
ROBERT FULTON
Improved the steam boat. Pro: more efficient than original Still used today. -
GEORGE STEPHENSON
Created inter city railways. Pro: fast travel Con: pollution. Still used today -
HENRY BESSEMER
Developed first cost efficient manufacture of steel. Pro: Made it easier to build Con: wasn't as efficient as other methods soon created. Not used today commercially. -
THOMAS EDISON
Light bulb. Pro: can see at night. Con: not truly efficient till other things were created. Improved upon to be used today. -
NIKOLA TESLA
Alternating current. Pro: set the path for the future.CON: More dangerous than direct current. Used a lot today
