Question

question 2 of 20
which statement best describes james watt’s contribution to the industrial
revolution?

a. he passed laws requiring factory owners to pay workers a fair
wage.

b. he organized women and children to protest against factory
conditions.

c. he brought industrial technology to the united states for the first
time.

d. he improved the steam engine, allowing it to be used in many
industries.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: James Watt was an inventor, not a legislator. Passing laws is not his contribution. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Organizing protests against factory conditions was done by labor activists, not Watt. Eliminate B.
• Option C: Bringing industrial technology to the US was not Watt's role. Samuel Slater is associated with that. Eliminate C.
• Option D: James Watt is known for improving the steam engine, making it more efficient and adaptable for use in various industries during the Industrial Revolution. This matches his contribution.

Answer:

D. He improved the steam engine, allowing it to be used in many industries.