James Hargreaves

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was James Hargreaves born?Circa 1720
2. Where was James Hargreaves born?Lancashire, England
3. What was James Hargreaves's job?Weaver, carpenter, inventor
4. Who invented James Hargreaves?Spinning jenny
5. What is the death?22 April 1778
6. What is the spinning jenny?The spinning jenny is a machine that can spin many threads at the same time, usually eight or more, making yarn faster to produce.

Industrial Revolution: A period of major technological advancements that transformed manufacturing and society, starting in the late 18th century.
Artisan: A skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand.
Textile Production: The process of creating fabrics and clothing from raw fibers.