Invented by James Watt during mid-18th century, this steam engine was a crucial part of industrial revolution as it provided reliable power source for factories and transportation.
Imagine if you had been walking everywhere your whole life but suddenly got a car. That's what Watt's steam engine did - it powered up industries much faster than human or animal labor could have done.
Innovation: A new method or idea. Watt’s steam engine was an innovation because it improved upon previous designs for engines powered by steam.
Transportation revolution: A period when transportation methods dramatically changed due to innovations like canals, roads, and railroads. The steam engine played a big role here too!
Coal Mining Industry: Coal was needed to fuel the steam engines. This led to growth in the coal mining industry.
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