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The invention of steam engine revolutionised industry and transport. How? |
| Answer» Solution :The steam engine was invented by James WATT in 1769. Its invention brought about. A drastic change in the life of mankind. It revolutionised the entire industrial set up. Steam engine technology was further developed with the use of lighter and stronger metals. It increased the manufacturing of more accurate machine tools. In 1840, BRITISH steam engines were GENERATING more than 70%of the European power. Its invention connected the people even from the distant areas. It also linked people on commercial point. Trade relations between different regions got more strengthened. It also helped in transportation of luggage from one place to ANOTHER. Now the peasants could sold their products in the MARKETS and also earn huge profit. | |