In the 1900s what modern source of power drove the machines of the industrial revolution?

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steam . edit - and electricity .
Coal fired steam electricity plants. Source(s): High School History
"> steam engines powered by steam. Electricity was the driving force for the 2nd industrial revolution Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_power…

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Indu…
Electricity
steam, and electricity
Electricity. The Steam Engine have been around since the 1700's in Britain.

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