How did the development of the steam engine influence the location of urban growth?
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Correct answer: Factories moved inland, clustering near coal mines and transport hubs
Early industry was tied to water power, limiting where factories could be built. The steam engine allowed factories to be built anywhere coal could be delivered, leading to the rapid expansion of inland cities.
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