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jan 1, 1769 - Steam Engine

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Invented by James Watt, the invention of the steam engine paved the way for the Industrial Revolution. The introduction of steam power (fueled primarily by coal) and powered machinery (mainly in textile manufacturing) suppoerted the dramatic increase in production capacity.

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jan 1, 1769
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~ 256 years ago

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