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25 Οκτ 2024 · Cotton gin, machine for cleaning cotton of its seeds, invented in the United States by Eli Whitney in 1793. It is credited with fixing cotton cultivation, virtually to the exclusion of other crops, in the U.S. South and so institutionalizing slavery.
- Eli Whitney
Eli Whitney (born December 8, 1765, Westboro, Massachusetts...
- Eli Whitney
4 Φεβ 2010 · In 1794, U.S.-born inventor Eli Whitney (1765-1825) patented the cotton gin, a machine that revolutionized the production of cotton by greatly speeding up the process of removing seeds from...
Whitney's gin used a combination of a wire screen and small wire hooks to pull the cotton through, while brushes continuously removed the loose cotton lint to prevent jams. It revolutionized the cotton industry in the United States, but also inadvertently led to the growth of slavery in the American South.
9 Οκτ 2023 · The cotton gin revolutionized cotton processing, producing about 50 pounds of lint daily, equivalently reducing the manual labor of around 50 slaves. Initial designs of the cotton gin were hand-operated, but advancements led to larger steam or horse-powered versions with increased output.
8 Ιουλ 2019 · The cotton gin, patented by American-born born inventor Eli Whitney in 1794, revolutionized the cotton industry by greatly speeding up the tedious process of removing seeds and husks from cotton fiber.
14 Μαρ 2016 · On this day in 1794, young inventor Eli Whitney had his U.S. patent for the cotton gin approved, an invention that would have a great impact on social and economic conditions that led to the Civil War.
18 Ιουλ 2023 · The cotton gin transformed the Southern economy, making cotton a dominant crop and fueling economic growth throughout the region. The Deep South became a major player in the global cotton market, with cotton exports becoming a vital source of revenue.
