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In History / High School | 2014-09-14

Which of the following inventors is responsible for the steam engine?

A. Watt
B. Hargreaves
C. Cartwright
D. Arkwright

Asked by CatheyWieczorek

Answer (3)

Watt created a form of steam engine known as the Boulton and Watt steam engine

Answered by historyhelper | 2024-06-10

A. Watt He improved a previous model and patented his own steam engine in 1769.

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

James Watt is best known for his improvements to the steam engine, which he patented in 1769. His innovations made the steam engine more efficient and were pivotal in driving the Industrial Revolution. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Watt.
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Answered by historyhelper | 2024-10-09

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