Question

Who invented the ''Spinning Jenny''?
A. James Hargreaves
B. John Kay
C. Robert Fulton
D. Crompton

Answer 1

Hint:The spinning jenny was a multi spindle spinning frame that was developed in 1764, was a major development in the textile industry during the industrial revolution. It was used for spinning wool or cotton. It reduced the amount of work needed to produce cloth. Where a worker would produce around 8 spools at once, this device would yield around 120.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss each option individually in detail to figure out the correct answer.
James Hargreaves- James Hargreaves was the inventor of this advanced technology to manufacture cloth. Therefore, this is the correct option.
John Kay- John Kay was the inventor of a device called the “flying shuttle” and not the spinning jenny. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
Robert Fulton- Robert Fulton successfully invented a steamboat and not the spinning jenny. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
Crompton- Samuel Crompton invented the “spinning mule” and not the spinning jenny. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note:The yarn that was yielded by the spinning jenny was not very strong. To change this, Richard Arkwright invented the water-powered water frame. The spinning jenny proved to be the game changer and was expected to start the factory system of cotton manufacturing.