WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The steam engine helped to power the Industrial Revolution. Before steam power, most factories and mills were powered by water, wind, horse, or man. Water was a good source of power, but factories had to be located near a river.

Detailed explanation-2: -The coal-fired steam engine was in many respects the decisive technology of the Industrial Revolution. Steam power was first applied to pump water out of coal mines.

Detailed explanation-3: -The industrial use of steam power started with Thomas Savery in 1698. He constructed and patented in London the first engine, which he called the “Miner’s Friend” since he intended it to pump water from mines. Early versions used a soldered copper boiler which burst easily at low steam pressures.

Detailed explanation-4: -The First Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century and focused primarily on textile manufacturing and steam power.

Detailed explanation-5: -The sources of energy that powered the First Industrial Revolution in the first half of the 1800’s (first half of the 19th century) included: water and steam.