steam engines
the South had more political and economic power in Congress.
A water-powered factory did not create pollution and could only operate near water, but a steam-powered factory did create pollution and could operate anywhere on land
Most factories were built near water to power the machines.
Water
water power
the power from the flowing water provides power to the factory
Steam-powered factories could be built in cities.
Steam-powered factories could be built in cities.
At first water power was the primary power source. Factories were built on the banks of rivers, and huge water wheels driven by the flow of the river would power the factory. Then the invention of the steam engine made it possible to build factories almost anywhere, and steam engines replaced water wheels as the primary power source in factories.
Man power powered factories then coal powered them
Steam power began to replace water power in factories during the Industrial Revolution. The invention of the steam engine allowed factories to be built away from water sources, providing greater flexibility in location and increasing operational efficiency. This shift enabled more consistent and reliable power, contributing to the rapid growth of industrial production.
Steam-powered factories could be built in cities.