jan 1, 1710 - Thomas Newcomen creates a Piston Steam Engine

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Inventions like this led to the industrialization seen later in Europe. The steam engine, in particular, was a large step forward, as things such as trade flourished. With more products created by steam powered machines they would later allow a consumer boom. Similarly, steam engines would also provide transport as boats could use steam engines to go upstream.

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