Question

In 1721, Richard Newsham was granted a patent for his “new water engine for quenching and extinguishing fires”. In reality, this new invention was described as:
A. An expensive toy

B. Of little value to trained firefighters

C. Little more than a water pump on a cart

D. A sophisticated machine that made firefighting an easy task

Answer 1

Answer:

d

Explanation:

a fire engine