Eli Whitney was instrumental in the invention of both
a. the steamboat and the transatlantic cable.
b. the cotton gin and the system of interchangeable parts.
c. the railroad and the process for making steel.
d. the sewing machine and the telegraph.
e. the repeating revolver and the machine gun.
b
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A) invaded and swiftly conquered France. B) consolidated its gains before a fall campaign in France. C) attacked France but was repulsed at Dunkirk. D) invaded France, thus initiating a renewal of trench warfare. E) attacked the Soviet Union.
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a. avoid interactions with native tribes b. establish friendly relations with native tribes c. conceal new technologies from native tribes d. sign treaties with native tribes to purchase land
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