Industrial Revolution Inventions

  • Seed Sower

    The Seed Sower was invented by Jethro Tull It was important for the industrial revolution because farming became much easier and farms were producing crops much more efficently
  • Steam Engine

    The Steam Engine was Invented by Thomas Newcomen The Steam Engine was important for the industrial revolution because it was used in many industrial settings, not just mining and it improved production and technology. The Invention of the steam engine helped the industrial revolution develp and without it , it wouldn't hae progressed so quickly. Steam power overcame the limitations of using man/animal power for transport.
  • Spinning Jenny

    The Spinning Jenny was invented by James Hargreaves The Spinning Jenny was important for the industrial revolution because it was the first powered spinning machine for cotton, which contributed largely to the textiles industry. It also greatly increased the production speed which decreased the need of labour and made the prices go down
  • The First Threshing Machine

    The First Threshing Machine was invented by Andrew Meikle The First Threshing Machine was important for the industrial revolution because it helped the economy in many different ways. For example, the machine did the whole job for you, which meant it could produce more grain. Which fed more people and also fattened up the meat, which lead to healthier and more people.
  • Bells Telephone

    Bells Telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell Bells telephone was important for the industrial revolution because it allowed information to be sent much quicker.
  • The First Skyscraper

    The First Skyscraper was invented by Major William Lebaron Jenney The First Skyscraper was important for the industrial revolution as the skyscrapers built were used for offices and usually had a restaurant or shops on the lower floors. This meant that there was more room for buisnesses to grow and hire mmore employees to work for them with the extra space.