Cotton Gin (HISTORY)
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What is the cotton gin?
A machine that quickly and efficiently separates cotton fibers from their seeds, invented by Eli Whitney in 1793.
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Who invented the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney
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When was the cotton gin invented?
1793
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What was the impact of the cotton gin on cotton production?
It dramatically increased cotton production, making it more profitable and expanding the enslavement in the Southern United States.
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