Key Figures of the Industrial Revolution in the USA
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Who was Eli Whitney and what was his contribution to the Industrial Revolution in the USA?
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Eli Whitney was an inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin, a device that significantly streamlined the cotton production process.
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What was Samuel Slater's role in the Industrial Revolution in the USA?
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Samuel Slater is known as the 'Father of the American Industrial Revolution' for bringing British textile technology to America, effectively establishing its first textile mills.
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How did Andrew Carnegie contribute to the industrial growth of the USA?
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Andrew Carnegie led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century and is considered one of the richest men of that era.
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What role did Henry Ford play during the later stages of the Industrial Revolution in the USA?
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Henry Ford revolutionized the automobile industry by introducing the assembly line, making cars affordable for the average American.
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Who was Thomas Edison, and why is he significant to the Industrial Revolution in the USA?
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Thomas Edison was an inventor and businessman who developed many devices, including the phonograph and the electric light bulb, significantly impacting the industrial landscape.
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