What inventions were made in the 1700s?

The guillotine is invented. 1790. The United States issued its first patent to William Pollard of Philadelphia for a machine that roves and spins cotton. 1791. John Barber invents the gas turbine. Early bicycles invented in Scotland. 1792. William Murdoch invents gas lighting. The first ambulance. 1794. read more

The 18th century, also referred to as the 1700s, marked the beginning of the first Industrial Revolution. Modern manufacturing began with steam engines replacing animal labor. The 18th century also saw the widespread replacement of manual labor by new inventions and machinery. read more