Which of the Following Accurately Describes the Impact of the Steam

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes the impact of the steam engine?

• A) It was impractical for mining.
• B) It required very skilled workers for its operation.
• C) It facilitated the shift to child labor and women's labor.
• D) It required more human participation in the manufacturing process.
• E) It required only male labor.

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