Question

question 9 of 24
how did the development of the steam engine lead to major social changes during the industrial revolution?
a. people were able to travel more easily to remote parts of the world.
b. people grew wealthier as well - paying coal mining jobs became abundant.
c. people became less interested in politics and more interested in science.
d. people had to compete for scarce resources such as water and coal.

Explanation:

The steam - engine powered trains and ships, making long - distance travel easier. Coal mining jobs were not the main social change directly related to steam - engine development in terms of people growing wealthier. There is no evidence that steam - engine development led to a decrease in political interest and an increase in scientific interest. Water and coal were not scarce resources due to steam - engine development.

Answer:

A. People were able to travel more easily to remote parts of the world.