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Inventions of the Industrial Revolution

  • Steam Engine

    Steam Engine
    Watt redesigned the steam engine to work more efficiently. His version didn't waste as much steam.
  • The Spinning Jenny

    The Spinning Jenny
    It made the spinning of fabric into thread faster and more efficient. It was invented by James Hargreaves.
  • Power Loom

    Power Loom
    Invented by Edmund Cartwright. Used to weave cloth and tapestries.
  • Cotton Gin

    Cotton Gin
    Invented by Eli Whitney to make the process of removing seeds from cotton much faster.
  • Steamboat

    Steamboat
    Built by Robert Fulton and was called the Clermont. Used to transport goods and people all over.
  • Locomotive

    Locomotive
    George Stephenson invented the first steam powered locomotive to run on a railroad. It was the best one ever at this time.
  • Photograph

    Photograph
    Nicéphore Niépce created the first image through a very timely process. He had a method where light could draw the pictures he wanted.
  • Telegraph

    Telegraph
    Invented by Samuel Morse to have long distance communication. He also used a system called Morse code for complex messages.
  • Sewing Machine

    Sewing Machine
    Invented by Elias Howe to make the process of sewing much faster. It used thread from 2 different sources.
  • Dynamite

    Dynamite
    Invented by Alfred Nobel and was a more powerful alternative to black powder.
  • Telephone

    Telephone
    Invented by Alexander Graham Bell to make communication even better and more modern. The first phone call was on March 7.
  • Automobile

    Automobile
    Carl Benz invented the vehicle powered by gas. It was first used in 1888 by his wife without his knowledge.