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The mechanical loom was powered by a horse or a waterwheel. Who invented it?

a. Richard Arkwright
b. John Kay
c. Edmund Cartwright
d. James Hargreaves

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I'm pretty sure it's C. Edmund Cartwright. Hope this helps!

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The correct answer is: Edmund Cartwright! (1743-1823, an English inventor)

He patented it in 1785 - it used water instead of human power, which made waving a lot faster.

James Hargreaves invented spinning jenny- another machine that helped in weaving.
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