it could go faster than horses
Yes, the steam engine significantly improved trade by enhancing transportation efficiency. It facilitated faster movement of goods via steam-powered trains and ships, reducing travel time and costs. This allowed for larger quantities of products to be transported over greater distances, expanding markets and boosting economic growth. Overall, the steam engine revolutionized trade practices in the 19th century.
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1765
He developed a steam engine that could be used for manufacturing.
He didnt do anything
to help improve the steam engine
James Watt improved the steam engine because he had an interest in steam engines.He also had amazing skills in mathematics and engineering.He couldn't turn down an incredible oppertunity to improve a steam engine.
He saw that Newcomen's steam engine was extremely inefficient and thought he could improve the design. Which he subsequently did.
it could go faster than horses
It increased the engine's efficiency, making it useful for other things
To help improve transportation mainly on rivers and canals
it was easier to travel upstream