dec 26, 1793 - Invention of the Cotton Gin 1793
Description:
Description: The cotton gin was first invented by Eli Whitney. The cotton gin was created during the start of the Industrial Revolution. It removed seeds from the cotton faster and more efficiently.Causes: With the start of the Industrial Revolution, hand-picking cotton was a tedious and tiring job. To make labor more quick and efficient, the cotton gin was created to quickly remove seeds from the cotton.
Historical Impact: The use of the cotton gin allowed larger yields of cotton to be used for the rising textile industry. U.S. was able to make huge profits from cotton through exports.
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Date:
dec 26, 1793
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~ 231 years ago