Question

question 18 of 20
how did the steam engine contribute to increased global connections during the industrial revolution?
a. it created a need for raw materials to be processed in large factories, which led to many low - wage jobs.
b. it led to the development of boats and trains that could move people and goods quickly over great distances.
c. it led to the invention of cars that could be used to more effectively patrol borders to prevent illegal immigration.
d. it dramatically increased the need for coal, which led to exploration of lands in the western hemisphere.

Explanation:

The steam engine was crucial in the Industrial Revolution. It powered steam - boats and steam - locomotives. Steam - boats could travel faster on rivers and across seas compared to traditional sailing vessels. Steam - locomotives allowed for rapid over - land transportation. This meant that people and goods could be moved over long distances more quickly. Option A is about factory jobs (not directly about global connections). Option C is incorrect as cars (internal combustion engine - powered, not steam - engine) were not used for border patrol in the Industrial Revolution context. Option D is wrong because the exploration of the Western Hemisphere was more prominent before the Industrial Revolution's steam - engine era.

Answer:

B. It led to the development of boats and trains that could move people and goods quickly over great distances.