The first significant invention that revolutionized textile production was
A) John Kay's flying shuttle.
B) James Watt's steam engine.
C) Richard Arkwright's water-powered spinning machine.
D) James Hargreaves' spinning jenny.
E) Edmund Cartwright's power loom.
Answer: A
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A) he did not, in fact, conspire to seize western territory. B) President Jefferson used his influence to protect his former vice president. C) the prosecution was unable to meet the judge's strict definition of treason. D) his co-conspirator refused to testify against him.
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A) asked to negotiate directly with the Republican candidate B) debated emancipating slaves in their state C) responded by taking measures to secede D) offered free blacks the right to vote
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