jan 4, 1794 - Invention of the Cotton Gin
Description:
The Invention of the Cotton Gin by Eli Whitney revolutionized the cotton industry. It was a machine that quickly separated cotton fibers from their seeds. The fibers were processed into cotton goods such as calico. The gin made cotton farming more profitable and led to the growth of slavery. The cotton farmers needed more slaves to pick more cotton.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 4, 1794
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~ 231 years ago