The Cotton Gin: a Revolutionary Invention with Complex Consequences
Words: 560 Pages: 2 1572The invention of the cotton gin by Eli Whitney in 1793 marked a significant turning point in agricultural and industrial practices in the United States and beyond. Before Whitney's innovative machine, the process of separating cotton fibers from seeds was labor-intensive and time-consuming, often requiring an entire day to clean just a single pound of cotton. This inefficiency posed a major obstacle to cotton production and profitability. However, Whitney, while working as a tutor in the southern United States, recognized […]