Inventions of the Industrial Revolution

Seed Drill

Apr 12, 1701

Invented by Jethro Tull, this allows for uniform rows easier to pick.

Crop Rotation

Apr 11, 1730

Around 1730, Charles Townsend created a four-feild system of crop rotation that allows you to grow more food. By rotating the crops, the soil doesn't become as depleted and can give more nutrients to the crops.

Flying Shuttle

Apr 11, 1733

The flying shuttle was invented by John Kay. This invention helped greatly excelerate the process of weaving. One person could now operate a loom on their own.

Coal Canal

Apr 12, 1759

The Duke of Bridgewater created an underground coal canal to carry his coal. This was much more efficient and les expsensive.

Spinning Jenny

Apr 12, 1764

This inveteion, created by James Hargreaves, allowed 6-8 threads on a loom at a time.

Water Frame

Apr 11, 1768

The water frame, named so because it is powered by a waterwheel, was invented in 1768 by Richard Arkwright. This machine could produce stronger threads for yarns.

The Cotton Gin

Mar 14, 1794

Eli Whitney patented the cottoon gin on March 14, 1794. This machine sped up the process of taking the seed out of cotton, a process the used to take hundred of man hours. This machine made growing cotton much more profitable/

Steam boat

Apr 12, 1807

Robert Fulton invented the steam boat in 1807. The steamboat was much sturdier and faster then the boats that used to be used. The were able to carry more cargo, faster.

Locomotive

Apr 12, 1829

George stepenson invented the locomotive. It allowed us to moved resources and goods over land.

Diesel Engine

Apr 12, 1892

The diesel fueled internal combustion engine was invented by non other than Rudolf Diesel. This engine was the first to prove that fuel could be ignited without a spark.