What did Evans design to run without human labor?
A washing machine
An automated mill
A sewing machine
A dishwasher
Answer
Evans designed an automated mill to run without human labor. The mill was powered by water and could grind grain, saw lumber, and pump water. It was the first fully automated factory and was a major step in the development of the Industrial Revolution.
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