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Robert Blakewell uses selective breeding
Back in the 1700’s there had been little work done to improve livestock by controlled breeding. -
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Timeline for okeefe
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Jethro Tull invents the seed drill
the seed drill was created for seed distribution. -
Thomas Newcombe invents the steam engine
Thomas Newcomen was hired by Savery for his blacksmithing and iron-forging skills, to forge for Savery's engine. -
James Hargreaves invents the Spinning Jenny
It was created to help handle large amounts of cotton. Also to help while weaving -
Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin
Whitney had designed and constructed the cotton gin, a machine that automated the separation of cottonseed from the short-staple cotton fiber. -
Thomas Edison invents the light bulb
The electric light, one of the everyday conveniences that most affects our lives, was invented in 1879 -
Henry ford creates assembly line
At the time cars costed alot so henry ford made an assembly line so that cars were more affordabale.