Which of the Following Statements Is Not True About Eli

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true about Eli Whitney's invention?

• A)It reduced the need for slave labor.
• B)It is a device for separating seeds from fiber.
• C)It made economically possible the use of short lint cotton.
• D)The main part of the invention is a roller studded with spikes covered by a metal mesh.

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