Inventors in the industrial revolution

History year 9

Why are Entrepreneurs and Inventors important during the industrial revolution?

• Without George Stephens locomotive people would not be able to travel around the country efficiently go on holiday or just transport goods needed for trade

•  without James Watt steam power the locomotors would not have been created boats and other forms of Transport in Karl mines factories and trying to be less effective

• If boats were less effective internationally trade would become hard our economy would be affected negatively 

• Josiah Wedgewood created medallions promoting the abolition of slavery. This gave an overall increase in awareness of this act and helps the idea gain popularity

• The idea of going to work was created by Richard Arkwright, this is something we still do today

What did Abraham Darbys do?

They discovered Coke, a low salt to heat fun assists to make cheaper iron they also made a bridge over the river 7.

Why was what the Abraham Derby's did important?

• Iron products then became cheaper which meant more could afford them

• Coal was making iron to brittle

• even though wood is a good option it was expensive

What did Josiah Wedgewood do?

• Pottery and ceramic goods very important aimed at different classes of society 

• technology to measure the temperature of a kiln 

• New way of showcasing products

Why was what Josiah Wedgewood did important?

• Created medallions to promote the abolition of slavery

• Used his money for good

• Introduced showrooms as a way of marketing that we still use today

What did Richard Arkright do?

• Spinning frame

• Stronger thread, more thread (128)

• Opens first factory

Why was what Richard Arkright did important?

• Created the factory system we still use today, changing peoples lives 

• He paid worker all year round, no weather/seasonal restrictions

What did James Watt do?

• Improved steam engine, making it faster

Why was what James Watt did important?

• Faster transport

• Factories no longer had to be close to a water source to get power

• Multiple industries more efficient, coal mining ect.

• Steam power more affordable for everyone

What did Goerge Stephenson do?

• Improved steam locomotive

• First successful steam locomotive to run on rails

Why was what George Stephenson did important?

• Improved ability to transport goods

• Travel easter, go on holidays