What did Richard Arkwright invent?
History · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Richard Arkwright is best known for the invention of the water frame, a machine that could spin multiple cotton threads at once, which greatly improved the efficiency of cotton spinning. Patented in 1769, Arkwright's water frame was the first fully mechanized spinning machine and required water power to operate, which is why it was often set up near rivers or streams. The invention was a significant development during the Industrial Revolution and led to the growth of the factory system, particularly in the textile industry. Arkwright is also considered one of the pioneers of the modern industrial factory system.