HISTORYThe Cotton Gin (what is it, who made it, and when)

Summary

The cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney.

It was invented in 1793 and patented in 1794.

The cotton gin was a machine that separated cotton from its seeds.

More information

The cotton gin revolutionized the cotton industry in the United States.

Made cotton production profitable for the southern states.

It increased slavery in the southern states.