Although a myriad of inventions contributed to the development of America’s industrial revolution, the steam engine allowed for a rapid growth of industry. This engine served as the foundation for the growth of the industrial revolution because it transformed the American economy through transportation, production, and expansion of the work force.
From steamboats to trains, steam engines accelerated the transportation of goods and made it more cost effective. Once James Watt refined the previous version of the steam engine, he was able to create the first locomotive in history that did not rely on animal or human power, trains. This led to the construction of railroads that reached long distances so that trains could carry both goods and
From steamboats to trains, steam engines accelerated the transportation of goods and made it more cost effective. Once James Watt refined the previous version of the steam engine, he was able to create the first locomotive in history that did not rely on animal or human power, trains. This led to the construction of railroads that reached long distances so that trains could carry both goods and