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Weavers, Iron Smelters And Factory Owners

Question
CBSEENSS8006990

State the importance spinning jenny and steam engine.

Solution

In 1764, the spinning jenny was invented by John Kaye which increased the productivity of the traditional spindles. 

The invention of the steam engine by Richard Arkwright in 1786 revolutionised cotton textile weaving. Cloth could now be woven in immense quantities and cheaply too

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