Industrial Revolution

  • (Watt) Steam Engine

    (Watt) Steam Engine

    Invented by James Watt. The Watt steam engine used hot steam to move the pistons back and forth, which powered the machine.
  • The Spinning Jenny

    The Spinning Jenny

    This machine used a big spinning wheel to spin many spindles of thread at once. It increased the production ability of textile manufactures.
  • The Spinning Jenny

    The Spinning Jenny

    Invented by James Hargeaves. A large wheel made to spin many spindles.
  • Cotton Gin

    Cotton Gin

    Invented by Eli Whitney. A machine made to separate the seeds from the cotton.
  • Steamboat

    Steamboat

    Invented by Robert Fulton. It was used to carry much cargo or passengers. Used steam to run the engine.
  • Locomotive

    Locomotive

    Invented by George Stephenson. An engine made to pull trains.
  • Photograph

    Photograph

    Invented by Nicéphore Niépce. A black and white picture made from a camera. It takes an image and uses chemicals to make visible and permanent.
  • Dynamite

    Dynamite

    Invented by Alfred Nobel. An explosive made of nitroglycerin mixed with an absorbent material.
  • Telegraph

    Telegraph

    Invented by Samuel Morse. A device connected by wire used for long distance communication to send messages.
  • Sewing Machine

    Sewing Machine

    Invented by Elias Howe. Used to sew fabric together with thread.
  • Telephone

    Telephone

    Invented by Alexander Graham Bell. A device designed to transmit speech electrically.
  • Automobile

    Automobile

    Invented by Carl Benz. An engine with three wheels made for easier transportation. It was propelled by an internal combustion engine.