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Who invented a modern, moveable type printing press?

Gutenberg. The Gutenberg printed Bible became the most popular printed text of the day.

Who invented the process to efficiently process iron ore into steel?

Bessemer & Bessamer. Steel allowed cities to be built up instead of out.

Who invented the cotton gin?

Whitney. Whitney's invention could do the work of 25 farm hands.

Who invented the internal combustion engine?

Otto. Daimler and Benz put Otto's creation to use in the automobile.

Who invented the first practical steam engine?

Watt. Robert Fulton put Watt's engine to work in the first successful test of a steamboat.