Which industry benefited from the invention of the water frame in the 1760s? a. transportation b. coal mining c. iron making d. textiles

The correct answer is "D".

The Water frame is a spinning structure powered by a water-wheel. It was originally designed for the production of the cotton thread and was first used in 1765. The device was an important contribution to increasing the efficiency of the textile industry, as it was able to spin 128 threads at a time. The device was created by Richard Awkwright, who would later patent the technology in 1767.