Industrial Revolution Steam Engine

Andre Khaziri

Mr. Rose

Mr. Joesten

World History

3/15/17

The Industrial Revolution: The Key Component

Was the steam engine a blessing or a curse? As mankind continues searching for a good energy supply, the invention of the steam engine was an important step. Now the steam engine and locomotive revolutionized the planet as it was a part of the industrial revolution. It was the main power supply in the industrial revolution, maximizing production, efficiency, speed, and the animal labor needed. The steam engine particularly had a profound impact in the 1700’s and 1900’s due to its great benefits. It improved transportation greatly, decreased the cost of labor, and boosted employment rates, therefore was a blessing.

The steam engine was a blessing because it had fueled the industrial revolution. It was its main power supply for powering mills and factories of the time. The steam engine was created by a group of English inventors, but most of the credit goes to Thomas Savery.. By 1721, the steam engine was upgraded into a more capable and productive

People were able to migrate into cities in the first time in almost all history, people had the capability to to find work in cities fast, instead of working on a farm. Thus it helped create an economic boom for businesses, as it benefited production of societal necessities, and the resources needed for them. This gave a vast amount of opportunity for new employment, which made England more business orientated. In the article, “This in turn brought people into cities and drastically changed the job outlook. By 1861, only 2.4% of London's population were employed in agriculture, while 49.4% were in the manufacturing or transportation business.” (sciencing.com) The invention of the steam engine was a big turning point in history as it changed society from agriculture into civil and industrial, similar to