WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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-3: -The steam engine turned the wheels of mechanized factory production. Its emergence freed manufacturers from the need to locate their factories on or near sources of water power. Large enterprises began to concentrate in rapidly growing industrial cities.

Detailed explanation-4: -The First Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century through the use of steam power and mechanisation of production.