The cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney in 1793. What was the purpose of the cotton gin?

Describe the effect of the cotton gin on slavery in the United States.

Write your response in three to four complete sentences.

(in your own words, please)

To increase the production of cotton farming.

Explanation:

It was used to pick seeds out of cotton at a higher rate than by hand. This helped increase the amount of cotton slaves were able to treat and bag to be sold. It helped cotton become the leading export by the 19th century.

c.) the country needed a stronger central government.