What was NOT a direct effect of the steam engine?

Question

A
People could travel farther than ever before.

B
Factories didn't need to be built directly next to rivers.

C
People became focused on using cleaner energy.

D
The demand for coal increased.

Answer 1

C. People became focused on using cleaner energy.

This option was not a direct effect of the steam engine; in fact, during the time when steam engines were widely used, there was little emphasis on cleaner energy sources. The steam engine primarily relied on coal and contributed to pollution rather than prompting a focus on cleaner alternatives.