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James Hargreaves Invents the Spinning Jenny
The invention of the Spinning Jenny revolutionised the process of cotton spinning. Before, the only way to spin cotton was by hand through the hard work of textile workers, but now with the spinning jenny, 8 cotton threads could be spun at the same time, which helped making textiles. -
Steam Engine Greatly Improved
In 1769, James Watt and Matthew Bolton improved the steam engine to lift coal out of mines and power spinning machines such as the spinning jenny. -
Cotton Gin Invented
The invention of cotton gin revolutionised the cotton industry by making cotton collection easier and less labourous. -
Battery Invented by Alessandro Volta
In 1800, the first conventional battery was created by Alessandro Volta and was called the Voltaic Pile. Whilst it didn't last for long, all batteries today are based on it. -
Bicycle Invented
The first ever bicycle was called the Walking Machine and was invented by Baron von Drais. It was moved by walking, as there were no pedals at the time. -
Connection Between Electricity and Magnetism Found
The connection between electricity and magnetism was found by Hans Christian Oersted. Most electric devices today use this theory. -
Typewriter Invented
Alfred Ely Beach created the first typewriter which was the main way of typing for many years. Even though it was eventually overtaken by the laptop, it was a neccessity in the world for over a century. -
First Photo Taken
Joseph Niepce took the first ever photograph in 1827. Before, camera's were only used for viewing. -
Morse's Idea of The Telegraph
Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail start working on a way to make the telegraph work and let it be in use across the world. -
Samuel F. B. Morse Invented The Telegraph
In 1834, a working telegraph was finally created by Samuel F B Morse. This soon spread across the world. -
Telegraph Refined by Morse, Vail & Gale
In 1837, Morse, Vail and Gale refined the telegraph so it would work better. -
Telegraph Line Set Up
Samuel Morse got funds in 1843 to set up telegraph lines across small parts of America. Later, lines would be set up in India, Russia, America, Nova Scotia, Canada, England and Australia. -
First Telegraph Message
The first telegraph message was sent in 1844 and it read, "What hath God wrought?" It was sent from Washington DC to Baltimore. -
Pacific Telegraph Act
In 1860, the Pacific Telegraph Act was passed and allowed the Secretary of Treasury to construct a transcontinential line. -
Zeppelin Invented
In 1900, the zeppelin was invented by a German military officer named Fernando von Zeppelin. It was a rigid framed airship and flew 3.7 miles in 17 minutes. It revolutionised war and how wars were fought.