WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Arkwright’s invention would allow cotton and wool to be spun by the machine rather than by hand. By combining the invention of John Kay with his ideas, Arkwright built the first-ever water-powered textile mill, known as the Cromford Mill.

Detailed explanation-2: -The earliest factories (using the factory system) developed in the cotton and wool textiles industry. Later generations of factories included mechanized shoe production and manufacturing of machinery, including machine tools.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first major shift in the manufacturing industry came during what we now refer to as the Industrial Revolution. This was a shift that occurred in the 18th century where, instead of items being produced by hand, processes were invented which allowed items to be produced by machines.

Detailed explanation-4: -The textile industry was the first to use modern production methods, and textiles became the dominant industry in terms of employment, value of output, and capital invested.

Detailed explanation-5: -The boom in productivity began with a few technical devices, including the spinning jenny, spinning mule, and power loom. First human, then water, and finally steam power were applied to operate power looms, carding machines, and other specialized equipment.