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Eli Whitney’s invention of the Cotton Gin in 1793 had what significant economic impact?

  1. It made cotton production in the American South much slower
  2. It reduced the demand for enslaved labor in the United States
  3. It led to a massive increase in the supply of raw cotton for British mills
  4. It replaced the steam engine as the primary power source for ships
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Correct answer: It led to a massive increase in the supply of raw cotton for British mills

The cotton gin allowed for the rapid separation of seeds from short-staple cotton fiber. This made cotton highly profitable to export, fueling the growth of the British textile industry while simultaneously entrenching the institution of slavery.

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