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What invention won George Harris the respect of his factory's proprietor ?
Correct answer: B. A hemp cleaning machine
- A. A cotton ginning machine
- B. A hemp cleaning machine
- C. A hemp twines
- D. A bread slicing machine
Explanation
In Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin, George Harris earns the proprietor’s respect by inventing a machine for cleaning hemp. The invention demonstrates his ingenuity and technical ability.
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