In 1794, inventor Eli Whitney patented the modern cotton gin, which made it much easier to separate cotton fibers from their seeds. Why was the cotton gin such an important invention during that period of American history?

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In 1794, inventor Eli Whitney patented the modern cotton gin, which made it much easier to separate cotton fibers from their seeds. Why was the cotton gin such an important invention during that period of American history?






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