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Eli Whitney is most notable for inventing the Cotton Gin in 1795. This was after George Washington's presidency, though. During that time, he invented interchangeable parts for muskets.
Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin during George Washington's presidency. The Cotton Gin separates cotton from the cotton seeds, thereby making it faster to pick cotton.
The cotton gin was patented in 1794 by Eli Whitney while Washington was President.
The French Revolution occurred.
The first 10 amendments, known as the bill of rights, were added to the constitution while Washington was president.
Vermont, Kentucky and Tennessee were added to the union while Washington was President. There was no territorial expansion.
During George Washington's presidency, Vermont was admitted to the Union on March 4, 1791, and Kentucky was admitted on June 1, 1792. These were the 14th and 15th states to join the United States. Washington's presidency lasted from 1789 to 1797, and these were the only two states admitted during his time in office.