Inventions of the Industrial Revolution

  • the spinning jenny

    the spinning jenny
    was invented in 1764-65 by James Hagreaves it’s a multi-spindle spinning machine.
  • (Watt) Steam Engine

    (Watt) Steam Engine
    was invented by James Watt with help of Matthew Boulton in 1763-1775 his engines were smaller and used less coal they improved the efficiency of steam engines considerably.
  • power loom

    power loom
    was invented by Paul Moody 1784 the power loom was made to weave cloth and tapestry
  • Cotton Gin

    Cotton Gin
    Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin he was granted the patent in 1794 the cotton gin was a device that separated cotton fibers from the seeds
  • Locomotive

    Locomotive
    was patented in 1802 by Richard Trevithick as a “high pressure engine” he created the first steam powered locomotive engine on rails
  • Steamboat

    Steamboat
    was made by Robert Fulton was made in 1807 steamboats proved a popular way of transportation their speed and ability to travel against the current reduced the time and expense of shipping
  • Photograph

    Photograph
    was invented in 1826 the world’s first photograph or the oldest surviving photo was taken by Joseph Nicéphore it was captured by using the heligraphy technique.
  • Sewing Machine

    Sewing Machine
    was invented by Barthélemy Thimonnier in 1829
  • Telegraph

    Telegraph
    was invented in 1830’s-1840’s by samuel morse the telegraph revolutionized long distance conversations it worked by transmitting electrical signals over a wire between stations
  • Dynamite

    Dynamite
    was made by Alfred Nobel in 1867 it helps blow stuff up
  • Telephone

    Telephone
    was made in 1876-77 both Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray submitted independent patents applications to the patent office on February 14, 1876
  • Automobile

    Automobile
    Karl benz patented the motorwagen in 1886 it was the first true modern automobile