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Jethro Tull
He invented the seed drill which was horse drawn. Its purpose was to help the farming economy and it planted seeds in a neat row in order for farming to be more efficient. -
Thomas Newcomen
He invented the first steam engine.This was important as it was used to drain mines of water so coal could be harvested. This was a key invention of the industrial revolution. -
John Roebuck
He created the lead chamber used for manufacturing sulfuric acid. He made sulfuric acid more accessible and more productive -
James Watt
He invented the Watt's steam engine. This invention was considered one of the driving forces in the industrial revolution is was attached It was for many different reasons including transportation -
Adam Smith
He created the concept of GDP. He also wrote the book the Wealth of Nations. He believed that more wealth to common people would benefit the economy. -
Henry Cort
He created the puddling process. This was used to convert pig iron into wrought iron. -
Eli whitney
He invented the cotton gin. The cotton gin was used to make the cotton business more profitable and more productive. It would take out any impurities in the cotton plant. -
Robert Fulton
He invented the steam boat. Which was monumental for the transportation field.He also developed the idea for the first warship. -
Elias Howe
He invented the sewing machine. This was used for fixing and manufacturing clothing. -
Karl Marx
He wrote the communist Manifesto.This sparked the idea of communism which several countries and nations adopted as their own. -
Cyrus Field
He created the Atlantic Telegraph. This was used for communication purposes. -
John wesley
He invented the world's first artificial plastic called celluloid. Celluloid was then used for many things including dentures,combs, and even piano keys.
