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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.
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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.
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He created the lead chamber used for manufacturing sulfuric acid. He made sulfuric acid more accessible and more productive
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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
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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.
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He created the puddling process. This was used to convert pig iron into wrought iron.
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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.
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He invented the steam boat. Which was monumental for the transportation field.He also developed the idea for the first warship.
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He invented the sewing machine. This was used for fixing and manufacturing clothing.
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He wrote the communist Manifesto.This sparked the idea of communism which several countries and nations adopted as their own.
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He created the Atlantic Telegraph. This was used for communication purposes.
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He invented the world's first artificial plastic called celluloid. Celluloid was then used for many things including dentures,combs, and even piano keys.