Which invention, introduced in the 1760s, dramatically increased the speed of cotton yarn production and paved the way for the factory system in Britain?
Answer
Spinning Jenny
The correct answer is Spinning Jenny — Conclude that the Spinning Jenny is the invention described.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the key invention in textile manufacturing during the 1760s.
- Recall that James Hargreaves patented the Spinning Jenny in 1764.
- Recognise that the Spinning Jenny allowed a single worker to spin multiple threads simultaneously, greatly increasing yarn output.
- Conclude that the Spinning Jenny is the invention described.
Common mistake: Confusing the Spinning Jenny with the later Power Loom.
Concept tested: Early textile invention
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