oct 28, 1793 - Cotton Gin
Description:
Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin in 1793, which revolutionized the southern economy. It was significant because it made getting cotton much easier because it would remove the seeds for them. This increased sectionalism because the South now had a bigger need for slavery and with this new invention it could further help their agriculture.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 28, 1793
Now
~ 232 years ago