https://padlet.com/michaelthornton7/inventions Learn more about the historical impact of these key inventions! en-us 2020-10-03 17:51:27 UTC 2025-09-29 17:23:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f682.png michaelthornton7 https://padlet.com/michaelthornton7/inventions/wish/799934437 James Watt (1736-1819) was a Scottish instrument maker who invented the steam engine. ]]> 2020-10-03 17:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelthornton7/inventions/wish/799934437 michaelthornton7 https://padlet.com/michaelthornton7/inventions/wish/799936759 Watt would invent the steam engine by making several key improvements on larger, less efficient, and dangerous steam engines. In 1769 he would patent his final product that would significantly change and power the industrial revolution.

The steam engine created consistent rotary power as long as it was fueled.]]> 2020-10-03 17:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelthornton7/inventions/wish/799936759 michaelthornton7 https://padlet.com/michaelthornton7/inventions/wish/799939109 The steam engine would power significant growth during the industrial revolution. It would power factories and mills that were previously powered by water,  wind, horse or man. 

The steam engine was powered by coal. Its growth in use and popularity fueled a booming mining industry as well.

The steam engine was used to power trains that would help move materials and people to the west. The steam engine powered westward expansion.]]> 2020-10-03 17:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelthornton7/inventions/wish/799939109