jan 1, 1794 - Cotton Gin

Description:

It was a machine that revolutionized the production of cotton by greatly speeding up the process of removing seeds from cotton fiber. It was invented by Eli Whitney.
For the southern region, it meant that cotton could be produced plentifully and cheaply for domestic use and for export, and by the mid-19th century, cotton was America’s leading export. For the northern region cotton’s rise meant a steady supply of raw materials for its textile mills.
Furthermore, there was an increase in the number of employees. Even producing a large quantity, the owners wanted to profit more and more

Added to timeline:

Date:

Images: