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Invented by James Hargreaves, it allowed one person to spin many threads at once. This allowed for increased production of clothes and other items composed of thread.
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Invented by Richard Arkwright, the water frame produced yarn faster. This machine was able to produce a thread stronger than any other at the time.
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Thomas Savery's invention used steam power an engine. This was used to drain water and raise coal from mines.
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Combined the Spinning Jenny and Water Frame, ivented by Samuel Crompton. Large amounts of strong yarn were produced from this.
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Manchester Mill orders 400 power looms. As a result,workers burn down mill in fear of losing their jobs.
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John Fitch used steam power to create a boat. This boat changes the way in which materials could move.
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Edmund Cartwright invented the first decent weaving machine. This allowed for all stages of cotton making to be done in one factory.
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George Stephenson used steam power to creat a boat. This allowed increased communication and trade between places.
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Sir Humphry Davy's design provided illumination, prevented explosions, and infromed workers of threats. This saved many lives in the mines during the Industrial Revolution. (Also known as davy lamp).
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Invented by Henry Blair, it hepled plant corn faster and with ease. This lead to reduction in man power
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Everyone under 18, and all women were only allowed to work a maximum of 10 hours a day. Kids now started to see the importance of school.
