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Who invented the flying shuttle?
Who invented the flying shuttle?
John Kay
When was the flying shuttle patented?
When was the flying shuttle patented?
1733
What was the impact of the flying shuttle on the weaving process?
What was the impact of the flying shuttle on the weaving process?
It accelerated the process and reduced the required labor force
How did the flying shuttle change the textile industry?
How did the flying shuttle change the textile industry?
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By what decade was the flying shuttle widely adopted?
By what decade was the flying shuttle widely adopted?
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What were the key advancements facilitated by the flying shuttle?
What were the key advancements facilitated by the flying shuttle?
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What was the impact of the flying shuttle on the labor force?
What was the impact of the flying shuttle on the labor force?
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What was the previous requirement for a broad-cloth loom?
What was the previous requirement for a broad-cloth loom?
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How did the flying shuttle change the coordination between spinners and weavers?
How did the flying shuttle change the coordination between spinners and weavers?
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What was the time period when the flying shuttle was widely adopted?
What was the time period when the flying shuttle was widely adopted?
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