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  invented the seed drill which economically sowed the seeds in neat rows of a field. This helped the farmers plant quicker and plant more
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  invented the coke burning blast furnace which was able to produce commercial grade iron more cost-effectively. this furnace helped produce iron cheaper and more of it for the machines.
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  invented the flying shuttle which made weaving items easier, one weaver could weave quicker than two
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  invented the spinning frame which produced stronger threads for yarn, which made clothes stronger
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  development of the first commercially condensing steam engine which worked more efficiently, and helped with transportation and manufacturing.
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  created the Watt steam engine which had a more efficient condenser and rotary motion, helped remove the water from mines
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  wrote "The Wealth of Nations" which analysed the relationship between work and the production of a nations wealth
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  Invented the puddling process for refining iron ore produced better quality iron, this helped with the machine quality
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  invented the cotton gin which speeds up the process of removing the seeds from cotton fiber helped the farmers harvest faster
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  invented the steamboat which used steam to power the boat instead of the winds, this helped with the transportation of goods
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  invented the sewing machine which sewed items together faster than by hand, helped produce clothing faster
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  laid the first telegraph cable across the Atlantic ocean, his severed the Americans to help them connect with people across the ocean