Explain the role that Eli Whitney played in America's industrial revolution.

What impact did his inventions have on the South, and what impact was felt in the North?

he mad the cotten gin and boost the need for more slaves and made it easier for the production of cotton

Answered by slqj4e | 2024-06-10

Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin which was a crucial invention at that time. Because of the efficiency of the machine, it contributed to an economic boom in the South. This led to the preservation of slavery in the South and ultimately to the Civil War in the United States.

Answered by djpatel1 | 2024-06-10

Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin in 1793 revolutionized cotton production in the South, leading to a significant increase in demand for cotton and subsequently, an increase in slavery. In the North, his idea of interchangeable parts transformed manufacturing, paving the way for mass production. Together, these innovations played crucial roles in shaping the Industrial Revolution in America.
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Answered by slqj4e | 2024-11-22