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lunatika

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Besides inventing the cotton gin, what did Eli Whitney do that furthered American manufacturing?
 
  A) He developed railroad ties that were capable of supporting heavy weight.
  B) He showed how water could be used to power textile mills.
  C) He introduced the concept of interchangeable parts
  D) He marketed American manufacturing products in Europe
  E) He invented a heating process that removed impurities from iron.

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Which of the following statements best captures the attitude of many antebellum Americans about technology?
 
  A) They believed that technology was democratic and would help everyone.
  B) They believed that technology was a force for positive change.
  C) They believed that technology was God's chosen instrument of progress.
  D) They believed that technology would help to make up for a labor shortage.
  E) All of these choices


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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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lunatika

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Reply 2 on: Jul 4, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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