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Industrial Revoulution
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The Steam Engine Is Invented.
Thomas Newcomen invented the steam engine. Newcomen built a machine where the steam actually pushed a movable piston in one direction. The steam engine was invented to help pump water out of the coal mines. Created in Dartmouth, Devon -
The Spinning Jenny Is Invented.
James Hargreaves invented the spinning jenny. The machine spins more than one ball of yarn or thread at a time, making it easier and faster to make cloth. The machine is capable of doing the work of eight people. Created in Stanhill Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire in England. -
Jame Watts Imporoves The Steam Engine
James Watts Improves the Steam Engine. Invented in Scotland. Used to make coal for coal miners. Powers the first train, steam boats, and factories. Created in near Birmingham, Warwick, England) -
Samuel Morse Invents the Telegraph
Created at Missippi river. Samuel Morse Invented it. Allows messages to be sent quickly. Allows messages to be sent over a wire. created in Charlestown, Massachusetts, -
Alfred Noble creates Dynamite.
Alfred Noble. Safer way to bkast holes in Mountains . Important for clearing paths. Better than lighting black power in a town. Created in Stockholm, Sweden. -
Thomas Edison uses a light bulb to light a lamp.
Thomas Edison. Created a light bulb that lasted longer than other designs and showed it off by lighting a lamp. Allows many people to do alot of stuff at night like eat. Created in first public demonstration -
Brooklyn Bride opens
John A. Roebling. Created in New York City. Not only did the bridge provide economic opportunity by connecting the two major metropolises of Brooklyn and Manhattan, but also the beauty of its architecture has became a symbol of national pride. Invented to help people transport.
