Question

What was the Spinning Mule?

• A. A combination of the Spinning Jenny and the Water Frame.
• B. A combination of the Spinning Jenny and the Flying Shuttle.
• C. A combination of the Flying Shuttle and the Water Frame.
• D. A combination of the Spinning Jenny and the Cotton Gin.

Answer 1

The correct option is A A combination of the Spinning Jenny and the Water Frame.

In 1779, Samuel Crompton invented the Spinning Mule. This was a combination of both the Spinning Jenny and the Water frame. It was much more efficient. It spun hundreds of threads simultaneously and produced eight fine and coarse threads.