What was the ultimate impact of the invention of the cotton gin in 1793?
A.It made the cotton industry more profitable, increasing demand for slaves.
B.It helped pave the way for the dominance of mills and factories in the South.
C.It helped open up more land in California for cash crop plantations.
D.It caused many people in the Northeast to abandon working in the factories and begin growing cotton
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Answer: Eli Whitney's most famous invention was the cotton gin, which enabled the rapid separation of seeds from cotton fibres. Built in 1793, the machine helped make cotton a profitable export crop in the southern United States and further promoted the use of slavery for cotton cultivation.
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