Question

The cotton gin was a great invention for food production.
a. True
b. False

Answer 1

False. It was used to separate cotton seeds from cotton to produce more cotton for sale. It was invented by Eli Whitney in 1793 and created a major boost in the production of cotton as many farmers grew rich but it also spread the system of slavery in the Southern states.

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Answer 2

False. It was used to separate cotton seeds from cotton to produce more cotton for sale. It was invented by Eli Whitney in 1793 and created a major boost in the production of cotton as many farmers grew rich but it also spread the system of slavery in the Southern states.