Which invention by James Hargreaves in 1764 allowed a single weaver to spin multiple threads of cotton simultaneously?
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Correct answer: The Spinning Jenny
The Spinning Jenny significantly increased the speed of yarn production, overcoming a major bottleneck in the textile industry. It was one of the first machines to move textile production from the home to the early factory setting.
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