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How did the invention of the steam engine influence the Industrial Revolution?
A. Cotton could be spun much quicker than by hand.
B. Raw materials were imported from colonies abroad.
C. Factories no longer had to be located near waterways.
D. High-quality iron could be produced for building machines.

Answer :

Answer:

C. factories no longer had to be located near waterways.

Explanation:

the steam engine was a source of power for factories that did not require water, wind, horse, or man to power, meaning it could be placed anywhere.

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