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Eli Whitney is best known for inventing the cotton gin in 1793. This machine significantly streamlined the process of separating cotton fibers from their seeds, greatly increasing cotton production efficiency. Whitney's invention played a crucial role in the expansion of the cotton industry in the United States and had a lasting impact on the economy and the institution of slavery in the South. Additionally, he is also recognized for introducing the concept of interchangeable parts in manufacturing.

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