Question

1. WHAT WERE THREE REASONS WHY THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION STARTED IN NEW ENGLAND RATHER THAN ANOTHER PART OF THE US

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2. who invented the cotton gin as well as the interchangeable parts?

Answer 1

Q#1

1. early New England settlers were farmers by necessity

2. New England's geography makes it difficult for farming but it's many rivers and creeks with their potential for water power make it fine for industry

3. water-powered Grist Mill, Sawmills and other small Industries thrived

Q#2

Eli whitney