Question

How did the development of the steam engine most affect the location of factories? a. factories could be built away from rivers using this alternative source of power. b. factories needed to be built near cities to use this form of transportation for shipping. c. factories needed to be built on the seacoast to use raw materials brought by ship. d. factories could be built in the mountains using coal from nearby mines.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

The development of the steam engine allowed factories to be built anywhere, which led to a shift in factory location from rivers to rail lines. Rail lines were often built in areas with high demand for transportation of goods and people.