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Period: to
The Industrial Revolution
Inventions developed during the Industrial Revolution -
James Hargreaves-Spinning Jerry
Dramatically increased output of spinners -
Richard Arkwright-Water frame
Made spinning wheel faster and more efficient -
Eli Whitney-Cotton Gin
Made the separation of cotton-seed much faster -
Cyprus Mccormick
Significantly boosted American wheat production -
Elias Howe-Sewing Machine
Made making clothing much easier and faster -
Alexander Graham Bell-telephone
Made long distance communication easier -
Thomas Edison-Phonogragh
could producde recorded soundwaves -
Thomas Edison-Light Bulb
It made light without the use of a candle -
Nikola Tesla-Induction Electric Motor
Widely used throughout industry and also in home appliances -
Rudolf Diesel-Diesel Engine
Engine which can use the heat of compression to ignite the fuel
