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Eli Whitney was an American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin in 1793, a machine that significantly increased the efficiency of cotton processing. This invention revolutionized the cotton industry in the South and contributed to the expansion of slavery in the United States. Additionally, Whitney played a pivotal role in promoting the use of interchangeable parts in manufacturing, which laid the groundwork for modern assembly line production. His work in both cotton processing and manufacturing had a lasting impact on American industry.

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