Which of the following was a key feature of the 'American System' of manufacturing?
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Correct answer: The use of interchangeable parts and mechanized assembly
Pioneered by figures like Eli Whitney and Samuel Colt, this system used machines to create identical components. This allowed for the rapid assembly and easy repair of complex items like firearms and clocks.
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