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The Steam Engine
A machine innovated by James Watt that uses hot steam to do mechanical work. Hot steam expands under pressure and the steam is converted into energy. Pro: can be used at any time Con: takes multiple steps just to start the invention. Steam engines have been revolutionized but modern day examples of the steam engines are trains. -
The flying shuttle
Made for weaving, weaved wider fabrics and was more efficient than the earlier versions
Pro: More efficient
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The Waterframe
the water frame was an invention by Richard Arkwright that produces cotton yarn suitable for warp. It's operated by water power Pro: stronger than spinning jenny Con: Dangerous too use -
The spinning Jenny
The first spinning jenny was first made by James Hargreaves. It was a multi-spindle spinning frame. It revolutionized the process of cotton spinning because the operator could now spin eight threads at once. Pro: It was significant to the industrial revolution. Con: Low yarn strength, high tendency to snarl -
Innovating the spinning jenny
Samuel Crompton innovated the original version of the spinning jenny and made it better. The machine now manufactors high-quality thread and yarn. It also made large-scale factory based industry possible. Pro: Spun fine yarn Con: low yarn strength, and higher number of fibers needed. -
The Locomotive
The locomotive was a machine made by George Stephenson and it was used to transport raw materials across the railroads. A locomotive is a self-propelled vehicle used for hauling cars on tracks. Pro: Reliable and tough. Con: They are slow and expensive. A modern day example of a locomotive is a train. -
The Steam Railway Locomotive
This invention was a machine that used to transport raw materials across the country using railroads. It is the innovated version of the steam engine. George Stephenson adapted his high-pressured engine to driving on an iron-rolling mill and propelling a barge with the aid of paddle wheels. Pro: the engine can withstand abuse. Con: loss of heat, boiler, cylinders and elsewhere. Modern Versions of this is the train -
The Innovated Steamboat
Robert Fulton innovated the steam boat and did some revisions. He brought it from the experimental stage to commercial success. He also made a submarine and the steam warship. The steamboat is used to peacefully cross rivers and safely reach your destination. Pro: Could get across vast water ways faster and easier. Con: You have the possibility of drowning and the boats can sink. These steamboats are still used today for sight seeing on the rivers of beautiful cities which attract tourists. -
The Telegraph
Thomas Edison was the inventor of the telegraph. This invention allowed people to communicate even when they aren't in person. Pros: People could talk even when they aren't together in person. Con: It uses a lot of electricity. Modern day versions of this are the home telephones. -
The Process of Manufacturing steel
Henry Bessemer developed the first process of manufacturing steel inexpensively. Pros: He was able to produce large quantities of steel to sell for little price to him so he was making a lot of money. Con: Some other businesses took his customers because their prices were lower. This business is still used today like the cherokee steel business. They are a modern day inexpensive steel manufacturing company. -
Pasteurization
Louis Pasteur was the inventor that invented this method of cleaning your water. He then invented pasteurization and that is when you boil unclean water to cleanse it. Pro: You kill most germs in the water. Con: All the germs aren't killed -
Wireless Telegraph
The wireless telegraph was invented by Nikola Telsa and it revolutionized long distance talking. Pro: people could use the phone without the hassle of fighting with telegraph wires. Con: Sometimes calls would fail because of the developing technology. Now a modern day replica of the wireless telegraph is the wireless home phone that almost everyone who has a house owns.
