Inventors Quiz Flashcards
What did Jethro Tull invent
Seed drill
Where was Jethro Tull from
Britain
What was the importance of the seed drill being invented
Made planting seeds more efficient , allowed planting in rows
Where was John Kay from
Britain
What did John Kay invent
Flying shuttle
Whats the importance of the flying shuttle
Sped cross weaving of cloth on human powered looms
Where was james Hargreaves from
Britain
What did james Hargreaves invent
Spinning jenny
What was the importance of the spinning Jenny
Allowed spinning of several threads at once
Where was Richmond Arkwright from
Britain
What did Richmond Arkwright invent
Water frame
Whats the importance of the water frame
Allowed the loom (weaving) to be powered by water power
Where was james watt from
Scotland
What did james watt invent
Steam engine
Whats the importance of the steam engine
Created energy (steam power) that could be used to power other machines
Where was Samuel crompton from
Britain
What did Samuel crompton invent
Spinning mule
What was the importance of the spinning mule
Allowed spinning to be powered by water or steam
Where was Edmund Cartwright from
Britain
What did Edmund Cartwright invent
Power loom