Do You Know Eli Whitney?

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1. Which of the following did Eli invented?

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Eli invented the cotton gin. The cotton gin was a machine that revolutionized the cotton industry by efficiently separating cotton fibers from their seeds. This invention greatly increased the productivity of cotton production and had a significant impact on the economy of the southern United States.

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Do You Know Eli Whitney? - Quiz

Have you heard of the name above? He was a great inventor. He invented something that changed the economy of Antebellum South for good. Take this quiz you might know a lot about him. Its fun

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2. Where was he from?

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The correct answer is America because the question is asking about the person's nationality or country of origin. Among the given options, America is the only country mentioned.

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3. What does the word "gin" mean in "cotton gin"?

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The word "gin" in "cotton gin" refers to an engine. A cotton gin is a machine used to separate cotton fibers from their seeds. The machine uses a rotating drum with wire teeth to pull the cotton fibers away from the seeds, which is powered by an engine. Therefore, the correct answer is "Engine."

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4. What was the name of his mother?

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The correct answer is Elisabeth. This suggests that the person being referred to had a mother named Elisabeth.

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5. At what a age did he die?

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The person died at the age of 59.

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6. When did he die?

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7. When was he born?

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8. When did his mother die?

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Based on the information provided, the correct answer is 1777. This is the year in which his mother died.

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9. When did he marry?

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The question asks about the year when he got married. Among the given options, the correct answer is 1817.

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10. What was the name of his wife?

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The question is asking for the name of "his" wife, but it does not provide any context or information about who "he" is. Therefore, without any additional information, it is not possible to determine the correct answer.

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Which of the following did Eli invented?
Where was he from?
What does the word "gin" mean in "cotton gin"?
What was the name of his mother?
At what a age did he die?
When did he die?
When was he born?
When did his mother die?
When did he marry?
What was the name of his wife?
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