Which steam engine did he first build?
Low pressure steam engine
High-pressure steam engine
Electric steam engine
Miniature steam engine
Answer
The first high-pressure steam engine was built by Oliver Evans in 1784. This engine was much more efficient than previous steam engines, and it was used to power a variety of machines, including textile mills and sawmills. The high-pressure steam engine was a major breakthrough in the development of steam power, and it helped to usher in the Industrial Revolution.
Inventing a Legacy: The Oliver Evans Quiz
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