Early factories were primarily powered by water and steam. Waterwheels harnessed the energy of flowing rivers to drive machinery, while the invention of the steam engine in the 18th century allowed factories to be located away from water sources. This shift enabled greater flexibility in factory locations and increased production capacity. Later, the introduction of electricity further revolutionized factory power, leading to more efficient and diverse manufacturing processes.
it was powered by coal
water wheels or coal
Early factories obtained their workers through bribes and smuggling. Some factories also took children from schools as early as 8 years of age.
Electricity powered homes and factories. How did electricity change Americans' lives?
the North
Steam-powered factories could be built in cities.
Steam-powered factories could be built in cities.
Steam-powered factories could be built in cities.
Steam-powered factories could be built in cities.
Steam-powered factories could be built in cities.
Steam-powered factories could be built in cities.
Steam-powered factories could be built in cities.
Factories were powered by Steam and smoke which ruined the population from polution....then they were powered by Water which had no polution.
Factories were powered by Steam and smoke which ruined the population from polution....then they were powered by Water which had no polution.
Steam-powered factories could be built in cities.
Geothermal energy
it was powered by coal