What was the most important invention of the Second Industrial Revolution and why? You can consider any of the inventions of the era. in 3 pargraphs

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What was the most important invention of the Second Industrial Revolution and why? You can consider any of the inventions of the era. in 3 pargraphs

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Spinning Jenny

James Hargreaves developed the spinning jenny in 1764. This machine allowed workers to spin more wool at one time greatly increasing productivity. This invention was necessary for the industrialization of the textile industry.

Steam Engine

James Watt created the first truly reliable steam engine in 1775. Other, less efficient models had been developed in the 1600s. Watt’s version included a crankshaft and gears and is the foundation for modern steam engines. This invention made locomotives and many of the textile machines possible.

Power Loom

Edmund Cartwright invented the power loom in 1785. It dramatically changed the way cloth was woven by making it much easier. It would take almost another fifty years and several alterations by other inventors before it would become commonly used.