The development of interchangeable parts by Whitney and North allowed
A) machinery to be replaced by skilled labor.
B) capital-labor proportions in the US to remain equal to those in England.
C) producers to raise the price of guns.
D) skilled labor to be replaced by unskilled labor and machines.

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Interchangeable parts, developed by Whitney and North, meant that individual components of a product could be made to exact specifications and easily replaced or assembled. This innovation allowed for the use of machines and unskilled labor in production processes, reducing the reliance on skilled labor who previously had to custom-make each part.

The Development of Interchangeable Parts by Whitney and North Allowed