Eli Whitney actually became wealthy developing the

A) mechanical cotton picker.
B) mechanical cotton thresher.
C) mechanical cotton spinner.
D) idea for interchangeable parts, as well as manufacturing rifles with these parts for the U.S. government.


Answer: D

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