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Invented by John Kay. It was a step toward automatic weaving. It allowed weavers to weave wider fabric. Although, because they had these it caused a lot of unemployment.
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Invented by James Hargreaves. It made up to 8 threads just by turning the wheel. The only disadvantage was that it was used by hand. Its still used today in the hobby industry.
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Invented by Richard Arkwright. It was a large spinning machine that made thousands of cotton threads all at once. But it was too big for cottage working so it could only be used in factories.
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Invented by James Watt. It was operated on the principle of a pressure difference created by a vacuum on one side of the piston to push the steam piston down.
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Invented by Samuel Crompton. It was an improved version of the spinning jenny.It gave greater control of the weaving process. But it also cut down the amount of employment.
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Invented by Richard Trevithick. It was a heat engine. This machine led to railroads, but it caused pollution.
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Developed by Robert Fulton. Was functioned by steam engines, and was often used for navigation down the rivers.However, the steamboat was costly and dangerous.
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Invented by George Stephenson. They ran on rails or tracks and were powered by steam engines. They were easily replaceable and safe, but they weren't cheap. They led to the invention of trains.
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A process made by Louis Pasteur. It kills dangerous bacteria in foods and drinks. But it also destroys beneficial bacteria.
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Invented by Henry Bessemer. Steel is a strong metal that is still used today for a lot of things. But it used a lot of power to make.
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Invented by Thomas Edison. It could capture sound and play it back. It was used in the military. It led to music services we use today.
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Invented by Nikola Tesla. It gave the people electricity which made it really popular. But it needed high voltage for more efficient power.
