Question

Cotton production increased.

4. Before the invention of the cotton gin, what
did many American leaders think would happen
to slavery?

Answer 1

The cotton gin made the cotton industry of the South explode. Before its invention, separating cotton fibers from its seeds was a labor-intensive and unprofitable venture. After Whitney unveiled his cotton gin, processing cotton became much easier, resulting in greater availability and cheaper cloth.

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