British inventors developed machines like the spinning jenny that could spin multiple threads at once, allowing cloth production to increase and factories to form. This angered hand workers, known as Luddites, who protested the machines by smashing them, led by Ned Ludd. The industrial revolution also saw innovations in steam power, like James Watt's steam engine and George Stephenson's rocket steam train. Coal mining expanded to fuel these steam technologies, though the deep mines resulted in many injuries and deaths for the men, women, and children who worked long hours.

1. British Inventors First machine spun and wove cloth quickly Wealthy Businessman build factories Spinning Jenny machine spun 16 threads simultaneously Angered people who made cloth at home Luddites protested by smashing machine Led by Ned luddThe Industrial Revolution1700-1850Sonia BanksWorld History 108

2. Steam PowerJames Watt invented first steam engine In 1782 Hundred of his engine s used Throughout BritainGeorge Stephenson design steam rain, the rocket Peak speed:30 mph Use to transport goods in 1829

3. Coal mining Coal needed to boil water to create steamMining towns boomedDeep mines dugMen, women, and children work long hoursMany people killed and injured