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What was Eli Whitneys invention?
The cotton gin
Whitneys invention that enhanced cotton production and gave new life to black slavery?
cotton gin :)
What was Eli whitneys goals?
To make the removal of seeds from cotton easier.
What did Eli whitneys parents do for work?
i think its helping with the cotton gin
What contributed to the spread of slavery in the southern colonies?
eli whitneys cotton gin
What advantages does Eli Whitneys cotton gin have over previous technologies?
it doesnt
What made Eli Whitney's gin better than the Churka?
Eli Whitneys cotton gin was better because it JUST WAS
Why did Eli whitneys cotton gin cost 30?
because it was one of the first cotton gins ever made. It's not much now, but back then it was a lot of money- like a thousand $ for us!!
What was Eli whitneys influence on American manufacturing?
He invented the cotton gin, a device for cleaning the harvested cotton of impurities. He wrote: "I am persuaded that machinery moved by water and adapted to this business would greatly reduce the labor and facilitate the manufacture of this article."
How did Eli Whitneys cotton gin affect slavery?
You would think that since there aren't as many hands needed to separate cotton, there would be a decrease in slavery. However, plantation owners only grew more cotton which needed more slaves to pick, then needed even more slaves to operate the cotton gin. In fact, after the invention of the cotton gin, slavery soon quadrupled.
When was Eli whitneys first attempt at the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney's first attempt at the cotton gin occurred in 1793. He developed the device while working in Georgia, aiming to reduce the labor needed to separate cotton fibers from seeds. This invention significantly increased cotton production efficiency and had a profound impact on the agricultural economy of the South. Whitney patented the cotton gin in 1794.
What was the overall impact of Eli whitneys?
Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin in 1793 revolutionized the cotton industry by significantly increasing the efficiency of cotton processing, which led to a boom in cotton production in the Southern United States. This innovation not only made cotton a highly profitable crop but also intensified the reliance on slave labor, as plantations expanded to meet the growing demand. Additionally, Whitney's promotion of interchangeable parts in manufacturing laid the groundwork for modern assembly line production, transforming various industries and contributing to the Industrial Revolution. Overall, Whitney's contributions had lasting effects on both agriculture and manufacturing in America.
