Which city did Oliver Evans have a significant commercial presence in?
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
Answer
Philadelphia was the commercial center of the United States in the late 18th century and early 19th century. As a result, it attracted many skilled workers and entrepreneurs, including Oliver Evans. Evans was a prolific inventor who made a number of significant contributions to the development of the industrial revolution, including the first steam-powered flour mill.
Inventing a Legacy: The Oliver Evans Quiz
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