Question

use the text to put the events in order. during the industrial revolution, many important inventions appeared. these inventions made everyday life much easier. in 1769, james watt invented a steam engine that sped up iron and coal production. about twenty years later, eli whitney invented the cotton gin. this machine made it much easier to separate cotton seeds from the fiber, or lint. then, in the 1830s, cyrus mccormick invented a mechanical reaper for cutting grain. watt invents a steam engine. whitney invents the cotton gin. mccormick invents his reaper.

Explanation:

The text gives the years of inventions. James Watt's steam - engine was invented in 1769. Eli Whitney's cotton gin was about 20 years later (around 1789). Cyrus McCormick's mechanical reaper was invented in the 1830s. So, we order them by year of invention.

Answer:

1. Watt invents a steam engine.
2. Whitney invents the cotton gin.
3. McCormick invents his reaper.