Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion (1949)

May 7th, 19490h 11min

History
55%

Overview

Historical short showing how Eli Whitney (best known for the invention of the cotton gin) played a significant role in the introduction of mass production techniques to the USA in the late 18th century.


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