Innovations of the Industrial Revolution (No Inventors)

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What did the Spinning Jenny do?

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Spun cotton into thread quickly

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How did the Spinning Jenny change society?

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It made clothing faster to produce and less expensive.

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What was the purpose of the telegraph?

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To communicate over long distances

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How did the telegraph change communication in society?

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Messages could be sent across long distances instantly.

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What was a major impact of Robert Fulton’s steamboat?

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It reduced travel times on waterways.

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Why was the steel plow so useful to farmers?

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It made soil easier to dig and prepare for planting.

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How did the Mechanical Reaper change farming?

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It sped up the crop harvesting process.

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How did steam locomotives impact society?

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They allowed goods to be transported over long distances more easily.

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What did Samuel Slater bring to the United States from England?

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Knowledge of water-powered textile mills

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How did Lowell Mills change the textile industry?

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They combined cotton spinning and weaving into one factory.