The Cotton Gin (1 jan 1794 ano – 1 jan 1794 ano)

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In 1794, Eli Whitney developed his cotton gin which would lead to the switch from tobacco to cotton and raise the demand for slaves in the south. This rise in demand would also worsen the quality of life for most slaves, both on the trip to the US and on the plantation.

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