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John Wesley (1703-1791) was the founder of Methodism. The movement took place during much of the 18th century when a group of men sought to reform the Church of England from within.
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Newcomen (1664-1729) invented the first steam engine in 1712.It was commonly called the Newcomen Engine and was a precursor to the Watt Steam Engine.
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LeBlanc (1742-1806) is credited with being able to first derive soda from common salt. His dicovery was key to making soap, glass and other products from soda ash.
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Watt (1736-1819) built off of Newcomen and invented the Watt Steam Engine. It was a form of pump used to remove water from mines.
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Hargreaves (1720-1778) was one of three inventors credited with mechanizing spinning. He invented the spinning jenny which allowed the operator to now spin eight threads at once.
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Crompton (1753-1827) invented the spinning mule, which spun textile fibers into yarn.
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Cartwright (1743-1823) invented the power loom. It's a mechanized loom powered by a line shaft made to make weaving easier.
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Whitney (1765-1825) invented the Cotton Gin. It made the process of separating cotton from its seeds easier.
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Volta (1745-1827) invented the electrical battery. His was the first to emit a steady and lasting current for power.
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Fulton (1765-1815) invented the commercially successful steamboat. It was called the "North River Steamboat and it ferried passengers from New York to Albany.
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Marx (1815-1883) is the founder of Marxism; which fought for the self-emancipation of the working class. It wasn't named until 1983.
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Howe (1819-1867) invented the sewing machine, which was used for fixing clothes in the factories.
