Matthew Boulton

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Matthew Boulton born?September 3, 1728
2. Where was Matthew Boulton born?Birmingham, England
3. What is Matthew Boulton known for?Modernized British minting with steam-powered machinery and introduced the 'cartwheel' penny
4. What is the primary business?Soho Manufactory, a center for advanced metal goods and engineering
5. What is the key collaboration?James Watt, leading to the commercialization of the improved steam engine

Industrial Revolution: A period of profound technological, socioeconomic, and cultural change marked by the shift to machine-based manufacturing.
Steam Engine: An engine that uses the expansion or rapid condensation of steam to generate mechanical work.
Mechanization: The process of introducing machines to perform tasks previously done by human or animal labor.
Coin Minting: The process of manufacturing coins, involving striking designs onto metal blanks.