The Industrial Revolution was a time of change that occurred from the 18th to the 19th century. This reformation changed the more agricultural societies into more modernized and urban societies. Manufacturing switched from people’s homes into factories, speeding up production time and increasing production rates. With factories coming in and becoming such a necessary part of society, a new problem arose; how will they be powered? The Industrial Revolution came up with an effective response, courtesy of Thomas Savery. The steam engine* started being used to pump out water from mines, and produce energy in factories. Now factories didn’t have to rely on water powered mills. The steam engine opened up a whole new gateway for the Revolution, but could it become even better? In 1712, Newcomen invented the first “modern” steam engine that worked on atmospheric principle*. In 1775, Watt and Boulton improved even more on the steam engine using a separate condenser. James Watt
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James Watt was born on January 19, 1736 in Greenock,, Scotland. He was born to the treasurer and magistrate of Greenock who also successfully built houses and ships for a living. His loving mother homeschooled him for a few years before sending him to grammar school where he learned Latin,
James Watt was born on January 19, 1736 in Greenock,, Scotland. He was born to the treasurer and magistrate of Greenock who also successfully built houses and ships for a living. His loving mother homeschooled him for a few years before sending him to grammar school where he learned Latin,