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HISTORYThe Cotton Gin (what is it, who made it, and when)
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Summary
The cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney.
It was invented in 1793 and patented in 1794.
The cotton gin was a machine that separated cotton from its seeds.
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The cotton gin revolutionized the cotton industry in the United States.
Made cotton production profitable for the southern states.
It increased slavery in the southern states.