The spinning jenny was an important invention of the Industrial Revolution because it dramatically increased the productivity of yarn-making. The flying shuttle, invented in 1733, had accelerated the weaving process, creating a growing demand for yarn. By enabling a single worker to spin multiple threads simultaneously, the spinning jenny helped meet this demand. It also paved the way for further advances in spinning technology.
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