Industrial Revolution

By ruthpena07
  • Henry Ford creates the Model T.
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    Henry Ford creates the Model T.

    Henry Ford creates a type of car called the Model T. It is much cheaper than other cars because it is made on an assembly line
  • The steam engine is invented.

    The steam engine is invented.

    Thomas Newcomen invents the first steam engine
  • The spinning jenny is invented.

    The spinning jenny is invented.

    James Hargreaves, a British carpenter and weaver, invents the spinning jenny.

  • James Watt improves the steam engine

    James Watt from Scotland designs a more efficient steam engineinventions of the Industrial Revolution, steam engines power the first trains, steamboats, and factories.
  • Eli Whitney patents the cotton gin.

    Eli Whitney patents the cotton gin.

    Eli Whitney creates a machine that makes it much easier to separate cotton seeds from cotton fiber.
  • Samuel Morse invents the telegraph.

    Samuel Morse invents the telegraph.

    Samuel Morse invents the telegraph, which allows messages to be sent quickly over a wire.
  • Elias Howe invents the sewing machine.

    Elias Howe invents the sewing machine.

    Elias Howe invents the sewing machine. Now clothes can be made in large factories.
  • Elisha Otis invents the elevator safety break

    Elisha Otis invents the elevator safety break

    Elevators were already invented by 1853, Elisha Otis invents a safety break to prevent them from falling if a cable breaks, making people feel more confident about using elevators in tall buildings.
  • Alexander Graham Bell patents the telephone.

    Alexander Graham Bell patents the telephone.

    Being able to speak to people over a telephone wire greatly changes the way the world communicates.
  • Orville Wright makes the first powered airplane flight.

    Orville Wright makes the first powered airplane flight.

    Using an engine that they invented, Orville and Wilbur Wright invent the first plane that is not powered by wind.