What was NOT a direct effect of the steam engine? a. People became focused on using cleaner energy.
b. Factories didn't need to be built directly next to rivers.
c. People could travel farther than ever before.
d. The demand for coal increased.

b)

it created free trade throughout the colonial territories.

the quote by walter cronkite contributes to the central idea of the text by supporting the central idea. cronkite argues that what is deemed “right” for and in america may not be good for other countries. this supports the central idea of the text, that the vietnam war was unpopular in america for multiple reasons- including cronkite’s.