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Flashcards on Cotton Gin and Eli Whitney
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Who invented the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney
What was the purpose of the cotton gin?
To remove seeds from cotton fibers quickly
What impact did the cotton gin have on the economy?
It increased cotton production and made cotton a profitable crop
When was the cotton gin invented?
1793
What is the significance of Eli Whitney's invention?
It revolutionized the cotton industry and led to an increase in slavery in the United States
What was the impact of the cotton gin on slavery?
It led to the expansion of slavery in the American South
Before the cotton gin, how were seeds removed from cotton fiber?
By hand, which was time-consuming and labor-intensive
What other industry benefitted from the invention of the cotton gin?
Textile industry
What region of the United States was most affected by the cotton gin?
Southern states
What materials were used to make the cotton gin?
Wood and metal
How did the cotton gin impact the demand for slave labor?
The demand for slave labor increased as cotton production became more profitable
What invention did Eli Whitney create before the cotton gin?
Interchangeable parts
What was the key feature of the cotton gin?
The use of rotating brushes and a spiked cylinder to separate seeds from cotton fibers
How did the cotton gin contribute to the spread of cotton cultivation?
It made cotton cultivation more profitable and efficient, encouraging its expansion
What problems did the invention of the cotton gin solve?
The slow and laborious process of separating seeds from cotton fibers
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Who invented the cotton gin?
Samuel Slater
Alexander Graham Bell
Eli Whitney
Thomas Edison
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What was the purpose of the cotton gin?
To create fabric from cotton fibers
To remove seeds from cotton fibers quickly
To increase cotton production
To automate farming processes
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When was the cotton gin invented?
1805
1793
1820
1765
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What impact did the cotton gin have on the economy?
It decreased cotton production
It increased cotton production and made cotton a profitable crop
It had no impact on the economy
It led to a decline in the textile industry
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What region of the United States was most affected by the cotton gin?
Southern states
Western states
Northern states
Eastern states
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What materials were used to make the cotton gin?
Wood and metal
Plastic and glass
Stone and clay
Copper and bronze
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What invention did Eli Whitney create before the cotton gin?
Interchangeable parts
Steam engine
Printing press
Telephone
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What was the key feature of the cotton gin?
Steam-powered operation
Automatic seed disposal
The use of rotating brushes and a spiked cylinder to separate seeds from cotton fibers
Integrated weighing and packaging system
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What impact did the cotton gin have on slavery?
It led to the abolition of slavery
It led to the expansion of slavery in the American South
It had no impact on slavery
It led to the migration of slaves to Northern states
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What problems did the invention of the cotton gin solve?
The slow and laborious process of separating seeds from cotton fibers
The shortage of cotton crops
The high labor costs in the textile industry
The overproduction of cotton
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