An invention that was created and developed during the 18th century, between the years 1700 and 1799.
Printing Press: A machine invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century that allowed for mass production of books and other printed materials.
Steam Engine: An engine that uses steam power to perform mechanical work, revolutionizing transportation and industrial processes during the Industrial Revolution.
Spinning Jenny: A multi-spindle spinning frame invented by James Hargreaves in the late 1760s, which greatly increased textile production.
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