James Hargreaves invented the spinning jenny about 1764 and patented it in 1770. The hand-powered machine enabled a single worker to spin multiple threads simultaneously, rather than just one, as with a traditional spinning wheel. His invention dramatically increased the productivity of yarn-making, helping to transform the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution.
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