Identify the author's purpose in the following passage: The development of a reliable steam engine in the late 1700s sparked the Industrial Revolution. Before the invention of the steam engine, machines were powered mostly by wind, water, horses, or humans.

Question

Identify the author's purpose in the following passage:  The development of a reliable steam engine in the late 1700s sparked the Industrial Revolution. Before the invention of the steam engine, machines were powered mostly by wind, water, horses, or humans.

A.
Persuade

B.
Inform

C.
Entertain

GPT-4o mini · Answer

B. Inform

The passage provides information about the development of the steam engine and its significance in the context of the Industrial Revolution. The primary purpose is to inform the reader about historical advancements in technology.