| 1712 |
The Newcomen steam engine is invented. |
| 1733 |
John Kay invents the flying shuttle. |
| 1764 |
James Hargreaves invents the spinning jenny |
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| 1776 |
Adam Smith wrote the book
WEALTH OF NATIONS |
| 1779 |
Crompton invented the spinning mule that allowed for greater control over the weaving process. |
| 1787 |
Cotton goods production had increased 10 fold since 1770. |
| 1792 |
Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin - a machine that automated the separation of cottonseed from the short-staple cotton fiber.
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| 1813 |
William Horrocks invented the variable speed batton (for an improved power loom).
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| 1844 |
Karl Marx wrote the book
Economic and Political Manuscripts of 1844) |