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Who was Eli Whitney

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  • what is the meaning of "well-oiled machine" ?????
    something that functions very well
  • he was considered a...
    engineer, mechanic, inventor, manufacturer
  • what was the next adventure after the cotton grin ???????
    the interchangeable parts
  • how many children did they have
    they had 3 children
  • what´s the meaning of "be on the same wavelength" ?
    to think a similar way and to understand each other well
  • did he go to college????
    yes, he did in May 1789
  • when was Eli Whitney born?
    on December 8th 1765 in Massachusetts U:S
  • What was the problem with the cotton by then ????
    the production was limited
  • what is the meaning of "run out of steam" ???
    to suddenly lose the energy or enthusiasm
  • what is the meaning of "pull the plug" ????
    to stop something from continuing
  • who was he married to ?????
    Henrietta Edwards
  • what is the meaning of "cutting edge" ?????
    the latest or most advanced stage
  • how many parts did Whitney´s invention have ?????
    it had four parts
  • what is the meaning of "blow a fuse" ????
    to lose your temper
  • what is the meaning of "recharging your batteries" ?????
    to rest after being very busy
  • when did he die????
    january 8th 1825
  • what is the meaning of "get your wires crossed" ????
    to have a misunderstanding
  • what is the meaning of "it´s not rocket science" ??
    it is not difficult to do or to understand