Industrial Revolution (textiles): Who invented the Spinning Jenny, a multi-spindle spinning frame that increased yarn production? Provide the inventor's name.

Q: Industrial Revolution (textiles): Who invented the Spinning Jenny, a multi-spindle spinning frame that increased yarn production? Provide the inventor's name.

Concept / Approach The Spinning Jenny (c. 1764–68) was invented by James Hargreaves, enabling one worker to spin multiple spindles. Arkwright created the water frame; Crompton devised the spinning mule; Kay invented the flying shuttle.

Difficulty: Easy

James Hargreaves
Richard Arkwright
Samuel Crompton
John Kay

Correct Answer: James Hargreaves

Explanation:

Concept / Approach
The Spinning Jenny (c. 1764–68) was invented by James Hargreaves, enabling one worker to spin multiple spindles. Arkwright created the water frame; Crompton devised the spinning mule; Kay invented the flying shuttle.

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