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Steam Engine
A steam engine is a machine that converts the heat energy of steam into mechanical energy. This invention was made by Thomas Newcomen in 1712. Available: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=steam+engine+info+in+the+industrial+revolution&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&safe=active Accessed: (18th May 2019) (Online) -
Silk factory starts
By the 1730s Thomas Lombe hired over 300 workers in his large factory in Derby. This inspired others to copy his success. Thomas Lombe started his own silk factory in 1719. https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&client=safari&rls=en&ei=weTgXO2-KP_7z7sP1ISKkAQ&q=silk+factory+info+in+the+industrial+revolution&oq=silk+factory+info+in+the+industrial+revolution&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i71l8.644167.646141..646512...0.0..0.665.3180.4-3j3......0....1..gws-wiz.mWDyrvl7Lg8 Accessed: (14th May 2019) (Online) -
The flying shuttle
The flying shuttle was invented by John Kay in 1733. In previous looms, the shuttle was thrown, or passed, through the threads by hand, and wide fabrics required two weavers seated side by side passing the shuttle between them. Available: https://www.google.com/searchclient=safari&rls=en&q=the+flying+shuttle+info&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&safe=active Accessed: (19th May 2019) -
The spinning Jenny
The spinning jenny is a multi-spindle spinning frame, and was one of the key developments in weaving in the industrial revolution. It was invented in 1764 by James Hargreaves in Stanhill, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire in England. Available: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=The+spinning+Jenny+info&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&safe=active Accessed: (12th May 2019) (Online) -
Wealth of Nations published
On March 9, 1776, "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations". Smith, a Scottish philosopher by trade, wrote the book to show the way of the industrial revolution. Available: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=Wealth+of+Nations+published+info&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&safe=active Accessed: (15th May 2019) (Online) -
10 million tons of coal mined
The Industrial Revolution created a huge demand for coal, to power new machines such as the steam-engine. In 1750, Britain was making 5.2 million tons of coal per year. By 1850, it was producing 62.5 million tons per year. Available: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=10+million+tons+of+coal+mined+info&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&safe=active Accessed: (19th May 2019) (Online) -
106,000 power looms operating in Great Britain
The power loom, which partially self-operated textile weaving, was one of the most important inventions of the Industrial Revolution. These power looms helped out many peoples lives. The more power looms operating the better. Available: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=106,000+power+looms+operating+in+Great+Britain+info&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&safe=active Accessed: (17th May 2019) (Online) -
The telegraph
The telegraph helped long-distance communication. It worked by transmitting electrical signals over a wire laid between stations. This invention was made by Samuel Morse in 1837. Available: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=The+telegraph+info&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&safe=active Accessed: (14th May 2019) (Online) -
The telephone
The telephone, which was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, was an easier way of contacting loved ones instead of using letters, which even took months to deliver to. Available: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=The+telephone+info&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&safe=active Accessed: (16th May 2019) (Online) -
Education made school necessary for children 14 and above
Children under the age of 14 had to work for hours every day. This is because they were small and could fit inside small machines. Children aged 14 and above were much bigger and were no use to the factories, so they had to get better education for their upcoming life. Available: https://www.ducksters.com/history/us_1800s/child_labor_industrial_revolution.php Accessed: (19th May 2019) (Online)
