13 janv. 1793 - Cotton Gin
Description:
In 1793, Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin which allowed the machine to separate cotton and its seed efficiently. The Cotton Gin quickly became popular in the South, and demand for slaves rose. This only added fuel to the fire of disputes between free and slave states.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
13 janv. 1793
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 232 ans