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What did Whitney mean when he said that an invention could be so valuable as to be worthless to the inventor?

he mean that inventors need to make some of those so the america will be a great country to be a factory


What was Eli Whitney's famous invention that greatly affected the southern economy?

Cotton gin


How did Eli Whitney change the economy of the South in 1793?

In 1793, Eli Whitney came out with his invention, the cotton gin. This revolutionized the way the South was able to function as an agricultural region.


What did Eli Whitney and his business partner choose to do with the cotton gin?

Eli Whitney and his business partner, Phineas Miller, initially sought to patent the cotton gin to protect their invention and profit from its use. However, they faced difficulties with patent enforcement and widespread copying of their design, which led Whitney to focus on manufacturing muskets instead. Ultimately, while the cotton gin revolutionized the cotton industry and increased demand for slave labor in the South, Whitney struggled to gain financial benefit from his invention due to rampant infringement.


How did Georgia farmer respond to Eli Whitney and Phineas miller's business plan?

Georgia farmers initially responded positively to Eli Whitney and Phineas Miller's business plan for the cotton gin, as it promised to significantly increase cotton production efficiency. The cotton gin allowed for the rapid processing of cotton, which helped meet the growing demand for cotton in both domestic and international markets. However, farmers also sought to capitalize on the invention by circumventing Whitney's patent, leading to widespread infringement and legal battles over the rights to the technology. Overall, the invention transformed the agricultural landscape of the South, solidifying cotton as a dominant crop.