in the 1700s, james watt caused a revolution in transportation by improving\nthe spinning mill.\nthe steam…

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James Watt is well - known for his improvements to the steam engine. The steam engine had a profound impact on transportation (as well as other industries) during the Industrial Revolution. The spinning mill was more related to textile production. Road construction and railroad cars were not the main focus of Watt's work. Watt's steam engine provided a more efficient power source that was later adapted for transportation purposes (e.g., steam - powered locomotives which came later but were based on the improved steam engine concept).

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the steam engine.