USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The introduction of steam engines improved productivity and technology, and allowed the creation of smaller and better engines. After Richard Trevithick’s development of the high-pressure engine, transport applications became possible, and steam engines found their way to boats, railways, farms and road vehicles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Steam power became the energy source for many machines and vehicles, making it cheaper and easier to produce commodities in large amounts. This in turn increased the demand for raw materials used to build more machines that can produce even more commodities.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1698, an English military engineer and inventor developed the first form of steam engine using the concepts found in a pressure cooker. Thomas Savery had been attempting to resolve the problem of water building up in coal mines. His steam powered invention used a closed receptacle to produce steam under pressure.

Detailed explanation-4: -Because of the steam engine, businesses could transport products and goods more effectively, and people were able to explore and transport to areas outside of their communities. The steam engine gave rise to industrialism. At first, there was the steamboat, which was able to transport goods via water ways.