Question 4 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
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:
Answer
A
Little more than a water pump on a cart
B
Of little value to trained firefighters
C
An expensive toy
D
A sophisticated machine that made firefighting an easy task