Which partnership provided the financial capital and manufacturing facilities necessary for James Watt to bring his engine to market?
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Correct answer: Boulton and Watt
Matthew Boulton was a wealthy manufacturer in Birmingham who saw the potential in Watt's prototype. Their partnership combined Watt's scientific genius with Boulton's business acumen and skilled labor force.
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