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Spinning Jenny
It was invented by James Hargreaves. It was a machine used to weave cloth together to make clothing and other things. It increased clothing production and the need for cotton which made it important. -
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Industrial Revolution
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The Steam Engine
It was invented by James Watt. It was engine powered by steam from boiling water. It was invented was used in boats and trains for transportations and in mills to power looms (mills could be built anywhere now). It was used in steamships and was useful. -
The Steamship
Jacques Perrier invented a steamship. It used one or more steam engines and was used in the navies of some countrie such as America. -
The Submarine
David Bushnell invents a submarine. Submarines were used in warfare for the navies such as the Confederate States make it important. -
The Thresher
It was invented by Andrew Meikle. It was invented Separated grains from the stalk. It was invented Increased production in agricultural industry and farming trade. It used wheel and made work faster and easier therefor increasing production making it important. -
Invention of the Gas Turbine
John Barber invented the gas turbine. Gas turbine made it easier for warships to use therefor making it valuable. -
The Cotton Gin
It was invented by Eli Whitney. It separated seeds from cotton. It increased demand for cotton, which increased demand for slaves. It had a wheel and made work faster and life easier for people in this line of work making important. -
The Steamboat
It was invented by Robert Fulton. Boats powered by steam engines rather than water wheels. Transportation became easier and faster and cities developed. The steam boat included many simple machines such as the earliest screws and wheels to help with the turning of the turbines it also helped to transport people or goods. -
The Mechanical Reaper
It was invented by Cyrus McCormick. It cut ripe grains (oats, barley, or wheat) Made production 24 times faster. It used a simple machine called a wheel to make work easier and was therefore important -
The Steel Plow
It was invented by John Deere. The steel plow did not break or dull in the hard, clay, or rocky soil. Since, itincreased production and settlers expanded west it was valuable. -
The Telegraph
It was invented by Samuel Morse. It was device used to send messages. It improved communication by making it faster. It connected parts. of the country together. Since, it was used to transmit messages, it was a great help.
