Steam-Powered Technology

Definition

Steam-powered technology refers to machinery and tools powered by steam engines. These were key inventions during the Industrial Revolution that greatly increased productivity in factories and transportation methods like trains & ships.

Analogy

Consider steam-powered technology as the Wi-Fi of the Industrial Revolution. Just like how Wi-Fi revolutionized internet access and connectivity, steam power revolutionized manufacturing and transportation.

Related terms

Industrial Revolution: A period of major industrialization that took place during the late 1700s and early 1800s.

Mechanization: The process of changing from working largely or exclusively by hand or with animals to doing that work with machinery.

Locomotive: A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.