Between the years of 1792 and 1801, cotton production went from 6,000 bales annually to 100,000 bales annually. This was due to the invention of the cotton gin. In what way did the cotton gin contribute to the dramatic rise in production?
Answer:
His cotton gin discovery provided a rationale for the preservation and extension of slavery by southern planters, even as increasing numbers of Americans advocated its prohibition
Explanation:
In 1794, U.S - raised innovator Eli Whitney (1765-1825) proprietary cotton gin, a machine that pioneered cotton production by significantly accelerating seed removal from cotton fiber.
His discovery provided a rationale for the preservation and extension of slavery by southern planters, even as increasing numbers of Americans advocated its prohibition.