The Spinning Jenny
By Erica Voss
Invented in 1764
James Hargreaves
- Invented the Spinning Jenny
- Worked as a carpenter and a weaver
- The idea came when he saw a one-thread wheel overturned, he decided to put multiple together to be more efficient
- Invented it for himself, but then sold some to his neighbors
Impact of the Spinning Jenny
- Good impact on the United States
- Make 8 threads in the time it would have taken to make one
Why Should You Buy It?
- It makes it faster and easier to make thread
- It is cheaper than making it by hand