How did the invention of the steam engine contribute to economic growth? Plz help me

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Charra [1.4K]3 years ago

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One of the first steam engines was invented by Thomas Savery in 1698. It wasn't very useful, but other inventors made improvements over time. The first useful steam engine was invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712. The Newcomen engine was used to pump water out of mines. The Porter-Allen high-speed steam engine was popular during the late 1800s and early 1900s Photo by Ducksters Steam power really took off with improvements made by James Watt in 1778. The Watt steam engine improved the efficiency of steam engines considerably. His engines could be smaller and use less coal. By the early 1800s, Watt steam engines were used in factories throughout England.

The steam engine helped to power the Industrial Revolution. Before steam power, most factories and mills were powered by water, wind, horse, or man. ... Steam power allowed for factories to be located anywhere. It also provided reliable power and could be used to power large machines

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