THE INVENTION OF POWERED ENGINES

Before the late 1700s, most people lived on farms and completed their
task by hand [used hand tools]. However, life changed greatly after
people learned to use steam power and electricity.

In the late 1700s, the steam engine was discovered. This turned the
movement of steam into power. Steam power was used in boats. It was
also used in factory machines.
In the 1800s, the use of machines grew. This is because machine
could do work better and faster than humans. For example, a sewing
machine stitched clothes more quickly. Machines also increased
agricultural production.
In the late 1800s, people started to use petrol powered machines.
These were used in agriculture, too. For example, machines could fertilize
or harvest crops. Petrol – powered machines also opened the way for
modern transportation.
All that same time, electric motors were developed. These brought
power to homes and factories. Over time, the motors became smaller
and were used in individual electric machines found in homes and
factories. Over time, the motors became smaller and were used in lots of
different electric machines found in homes and factories.
In 1900s, people started manufacturing a lot of goods at once. This
is called mass production. Assembly lines put together a product one
piece at time as it moves along a conveyer belt.
In the 2000s, people use robots more and more to make products.