After the cotton gin, what did Whitney mainly produce?
Steam engines
Muskets
Textiles
Clocks
Answer
After the success of the cotton gin, Eli Whitney shifted his focus to manufacturing muskets for the United States government. His innovative approach, known as the interchangeable parts system, revolutionized firearm production by allowing for the mass production of standardized components that could be easily assembled and replaced if damaged or worn out.
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