In April, 1793, Eli Whitney created the cotton gin. This increased the need for slave labor drastically.
Chat with our AI personalities
The cotton gin made selling cotton profitable with slave labor.
Cotton gin :)
cotton plantation owners needed a large labor force
The invention of the cotton gin in the late 18th century significantly increased the demand for cotton production, which in turn intensified the need for slave labor in the United States. The machine made it easier and faster to separate cotton fibers from seeds, leading to a dramatic expansion of cotton farming. Additionally, the steam engine and industrial revolution increased the demand for raw materials, such as cotton, prompting an even greater reliance on enslaved labor.
The cotton gin