The invention that allowed factories to be located away from water power sources was

A. The steam engine

B. Cotton gin

C. Assembly line

D. No answer text provided.

A

Explanation:

The invention of the Steam Engine in 1698 revolutionized the Factory System, increasing production and changing the way people worked. The sewing machine also revolutionized the way Clothing Factories worked, speeding up their production and maximizing their profits.

I believe It's A I think