Which was the first industry to gain momentum from the outburst of inventions?
A
Silk textile
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B
Cotton textile
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C
Iron and steel
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D
Woollen textile
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Solution
The correct option is B Cotton textile The cotton textile industry was the first to gain momentum from the outburst of inventions. John Kay's flying shuttle speeded up the process of weaving and thus increased the demand for thread. James Hargreaves's spinning jenny and Crompton's spinning mule supplied the demand for thread. Cartwright's power loom improved weaving methods. Elias Howe invented the sewing machine.