with the creation of james watt's steam engine(an engine that operates by utilizing steam to move pistons back and forth), where did factories need to be located

Answer 1

With the invention of James Watt's steam engine, factories no longer needed to be located near water sources, such as rivers or streams, in order to power their machinery. This increased flexibility in terms of location allowed factories to be built in more urban areas, closer to markets, suppliers, and transportation hubs. This ultimately helped to spur the Industrial Revolution and the growth of cities as industrial centers.