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The Spinning Jenny

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Increased yarn production, leading to the growth of the textile industry. Time Period: 1764 - late 18th century.

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The Steam Engine

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Revolutionized transportation and machinery power sources. Time Period: 1712 onwards, with significant improvements by James Watt in the 1760s to 1770s.

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The Power Loom

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Mechanization of textile weaving, enhanced production efficiency. Time Period: Introduced in 1785, widely adopted in the 19th century.

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Bessemer Process

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Enabled mass production of steel, sparking developments in construction and manufacturing. Time Period: Invented in 1856, prevalent in the late 19th century.

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The Cotton Gin

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Streamlined the cotton cleaning process, bolstered the cotton industry. Time Period: Invented in 1793 by Eli Whitney.

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Railroads

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Transformed travel and trade, linking distant markets and fostering economic growth. Time Period: Rapid expansion in the 19th century.

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The Telegraph

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Revolutionized long-distance communication, impacting commerce and news dissemination. Time Period: Developed in the 1830s-1840s, widespread by the mid-19th century.

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The Mechanical Reaper

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Increased efficiency of harvesting crops, influencing agricultural practices. Time Period: Patented by Cyrus McCormick in 1834.

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Gas Lighting

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Improved lighting in urban areas, affecting work and social activities. Time Period: Became prominent in the early 19th century.

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Factory System

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Centralized production and initiated a workforce shift to factories. Time Period: Emerged in the late 18th century, established by the early 19th century.

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The Photograph

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Altered art, communication, and documentation by capturing real-life images. Time Period: Invented in the late 1820s, commonly used by the mid-19th century.

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Vulcanization of Rubber

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Enhanced the durability of rubber, critical for the automotive industry. Time Period: Invented by Charles Goodyear in 1839.

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Canned Food

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Allowed for longer preservation of food, influencing diet and food distribution. Time Period: Commercial canning processes developed in the early 19th century.

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The Safety Lamp

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Improved miners' safety by reducing the risk of igniting explosive gases. Time Period: Invented around 1815 by Sir Humphry Davy.

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The Sewing Machine

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Dramatically increased the speed of clothing production. Time Period: Patented in 1846 by Elias Howe.

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Anesthesia

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Improved surgical procedures by reducing patients' pain. Time Period: Introduced in the 1840s.

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Pasteurization

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Increased the safety of milk and wine by killing harmful microorganisms. Time Period: Developed by Louis Pasteur in the mid-19th century.

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Antiseptics

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Revolutionized medicine by reducing infections during and after surgery. Time Period: Pioneered by Joseph Lister in the 1860s.

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Sanitation Movement

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Improved public health by reducing the spread of diseases through cleaner cities. Time Period: Gained momentum in the mid-19th century.

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Typewriter

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Changed the way we write and do business, boosting office productivity. Time Period: Marketed extensively in the late 19th century.

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