The development of the steam engine decisively transformed the nineteenth-century world; the _________ was one of its many applications.

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The development of the steam engine led to the invention of the railroad locomotive, which revolutionized transportation and contributed to economic growth and expansion in the 19th century. While mining pumps, factory looms, automobiles, and electrical generators were also applications of the steam engine, the railroad locomotive had a greater impact on the world during this time period.

The Development of the Steam Engine Decisively Transformed the Nineteenth-Century