Question

In a fabrication process, a double-acting clamping cylinder holds a workpiece while a grinding operation is performed.

a. true
b. false

Answer 1

Francis Cabot Lowell did establish the first integrated textile mill in New England, which is true. On the other hand, short-staple cotton was not the preferred choice before the invention of the cotton gin; long-staple cotton was, which makes the second statement false.

Step-by-step explanation:

The 'Francis Cabot Lowell built the first integrated textile mill in New England.' is true. Francis Cabot Lowell was an American industrialist who played a significant role in bringing the Industrial Revolution to the United States. He established the first integrated textile mill at Waltham, Massachusetts in 1814 that not only spun raw cotton into yarn but also weaved it into cloth on mechanized looms, setting the foundation for the later expansion of the textile industry in New England.

Concerning the statement 'Short staple cotton was preferred to long staple before the invention of the cotton gin.' the answer is false. Before Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin in 1793, long-staple cotton was preferred because it was easier to clean. However, short-staple cotton grew better in the inland areas of the southern United States. The cotton gin made it economically feasible to clean short-staple cotton, which then became the predominant type used in textile manufacturing.