In 1764, a significant technological advancement was made in the production of cloth that allowed a single operator to work with several spindles at once. Which individual is credited with inventing this device, which was compact enough to be used in the traditional 'cottage industry' before production moved into large-scale factories?
- James HargreavesCevap
- BJohn Kay
- CEdmund Cartwright
- DSamuel Crompton
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James Hargreaves
James Hargreaves is the correct answer because he developed the Spinning Jenny in 1764. This machine was a critical early step in the Industrial Revolution as it allowed one worker to operate eight or more spindles at the same time, significantly increasing thread production while still being small and portable enough to be used in domestic settings (cottage industry).
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The transition from cottage industry to mechanized factory production through specific textile innovations.
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