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Matthew Boulton invented the steam engine. This invention efficiently pumps water and powers materials through machines -
James Hargreaves invented the spinning jenny. This invention revolutionized the making yarn or thread by spinning 8 threds at once. -
Edmund Cartwright invented the power loom. This invention was used to weave cloth and tapestry in an efficient manor. -
John Fitch created a model of the first working steamboat. The model was later brought to life by Robert Fulton and Robert Livingston -
Eli Whitney invented the first cotton gin. This machine revolutionized the making of cotton. It was able to separate the seeds and spin the cotton -
Richard Trevithick invented the first steam locomotive and it only moved 10mph at the time. -
The first successful photograph/camera was accomplished by Joseph Niepce -
Barthelemy Thimonnier invented the first sewing machine. This enabled people to mass produce clothing and other goods much faster than before. -
The telegraph was invented by Morse for communication. He also designed the whole system that was used to communicate. -
Alfred Nobel invented dynamite which was a powerful explosive used to break up materials such as rocks or trees -
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone making communication between people faster and more efficient than ever before. -
Carl Benz invented the first automobile to be mass produced and powered by a gas engine