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What was America’s first major industry and where was it centered?
Textiles; New England
Name three important inventors of the early nineteenth century and their inventions.
Eli Whitney (cotton gin and interchangeable parts), Elias Howe (sewing machine), Samuel Colt (revolver).
Why was the discovery of anthracite coal in western Pennsylvania important?
Anthracite coal burns hotter and cleaner than soft coal, allowing better iron production and making western Pennsylvania a center of heavy industry.
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