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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

The Steam Engine

Invented by Thomas Savery in 1698, the Steam Engine was a keystone in the Industrial Revolution.  The use of this invention in locomotives and steam powered ships was groundbreaking and sped up the revolution exponentially.  Large shipments of goods and resources now had the means to be traded long distance.  Through this innovation in American transportation, business and trade were changed forever.

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