Doers and Thinkers Flashcards
1
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Richard Arkwright
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Created: The Water Frame
Year: 1769
Job: Textile Magnate
2
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Duke of Bridgewater
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Role: Developed Canals
Year: 1761
3
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George Stephenson
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Created: Railroad Locomotive (trains)
Year: 1829
Job: Railway Engineer
4
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James Watt and Matthew Boulton
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Created: The Steam Engine
Year: 1769
Matthew’s Job: Businessman
James’ Job: Inventor
4
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Eli Whitney
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Created: Cotton Gin
Year: 1793
Job: Mechanical Engineer, Inventor
5
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James Hargreaves
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Created: The Spinning Jenny
Year: 1764
Job: Weaver, Carpenter, Inventor
