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Nirali Patel
on Oct 14, 2024
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The mechanical reaper was invented by
A) Eli Whitney.
B) The Marsh brothers.
C) John Deere.
D) Cyrus McCormick.
Mechanical Reaper
An agricultural machine invented in the 19th century to harvest crops more efficiently, significantly increasing farming productivity.
Cyrus McCormick
An American inventor and entrepreneur best known for developing and commercializing the McCormick reaper, a key invention in the mechanization of agriculture.
Eli Whitney
An American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin, a device that revolutionized the cotton industry by greatly facilitating the removal of seeds from cotton fibers.
- Investigate the progress and effects of technology and innovation on the economic landscape of the United States, particularly in the areas of transportation and agriculture.
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Learning Objectives
- Investigate the progress and effects of technology and innovation on the economic landscape of the United States, particularly in the areas of transportation and agriculture.