Pioneers of the Industrial Revolution

By Jordan_King

  • The Mighty Seed Drill

    Jethro Tull invented the seed drill. The horse drawn device would spread the seeds into neat, organized rows, unlike the other methods where the seeds were set up sporadically.

  • Silver and Gold, Silver and Gold

    Abraham Darby created the process in which iron was removed from the ore, allowing them to get rid of impurities. This process led to more stronger and durable iron.

  • The Magnificent Steam Engine

    Thomas Newcomen invented the first ever steam engine. The coal powered machine was used in order to pump water out of coal mines.

  • Flying Through the Work

    John Kay invented Flying Shuttle, which was used to increase the output of weavers in the textile industry.

  • I Love You Jenny

    James Hargreaves invented the Spinning Jenny, which spun a multitude of threads at the same time.

  • It's Holy Water

    Richard Arkwright invented the water frame, which used water power to speed up the spinning wheel's production.

  • The Steam Engine 2.0

    James Watt invented an improved version of Thomas Newcomen's steam engine, Watt's engine went to replace Newcomen's.

  • Shot Heard Around the World

    Eli Whitney developed interchangable parts for muscket rifles.

  • Smoke on the Water

    Robert Fulton invented the steamboat, which went up to 5mph, making traveling easier.

  • Choo Choo Train

    George Stephenson invented the steam powered locomotive in order to pull carriages of iron rails.

  • I Ripped, my Pants

    Elias Howe invented the Sewing Machine, improving production in factories

  • Across the Ocean

    Cyrus Fields invented the Transatlantic telegraph cable, allowing people to send telegrams across the Atlantic ocean