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people stole his ideas and he tried to sue them but always lost

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Q: Why didn't Eli Whitney get rich off the cotton grin?
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How did Eli Whitney get rich?

the cotton gin


How did the cotton gin make Eli Whitney rich?

notting


Was Eli Whitney rich?

Eli Whitney was famous ad rich for some time, but was charged with patent infringement of the cotton gin and lost most of his money and almost went bankrupt... However he was still famous for his inventions including the cotton gin and interchangeable parts.


What else did Eli Whitney invent?

Cotton ginmusketIn 1798, Eli Whitney invented a way to manufacture muskets by machine so that the parts were interchangeable. Ironically, it was as a manufacturer of muskets that Whitney finally became rich.


How much did the cotton gin cost?

Teh cost of Eli Whitney's Cotton Gin was $30. Back then 30 bucks was a lot of money so mostly the rich bought it.


When was Rich Whitney born?

Rich Whitney was born on 1955-04-21.


Which country is rich in cotton?

Every country with a sub-tropical climate where cotton grows, is rich in cotton.


How did the Whitney family become rich?

In 1798, Eli Whitney invented a way to manufacture muskets by machine so that the parts were interchangeable. Ironically, it was as a manufacturer of muskets that Whitney finally became rich.


Did Eli Whitney finally become rich?

yes he did... Whitney invented a way to manufacture muskets by machine so that the parts were interchangeable and made him become rich


How did Eli Whitney finally become rich?

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How did Whitney finally become rich?

she sold porn


What are the release dates for Big Rich Texas Whitney's Having a Baby - 2013 Whitney's Fake Baby 4-52?

Big Rich Texas Whitney's Having a Baby - 2013 Whitney's Fake Baby 4-52 was released on: USA: 20 October 2013