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What was one of the unintended consequences of the cotton gin's invention?
What was one of the unintended consequences of the cotton gin's invention?
How did the cotton gin alter the agricultural focus in Georgia?
How did the cotton gin alter the agricultural focus in Georgia?
What was Eli Whitney's contribution to the cotton gin in 1794?
What was Eli Whitney's contribution to the cotton gin in 1794?
What effect did the cotton gin have on the size of plantations in Georgia?
What effect did the cotton gin have on the size of plantations in Georgia?
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What was the primary economic impact of the cotton gin on Georgia during its peak production years?
What was the primary economic impact of the cotton gin on Georgia during its peak production years?
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Cotton Gin
Cotton Gin
A machine invented by Eli Whitney in 1794 that removes seeds from cotton.
Intended Consequence
Intended Consequence
The expected effect of an action, such as making cotton processing easier.
Unintended Consequence
Unintended Consequence
An unexpected result, like increased use of enslaved labor due to the cotton gin.
Georgia Cotton Production Boom
Georgia Cotton Production Boom
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Impact on Slave Trade
Impact on Slave Trade
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Study Notes
King Cotton's Impact on Georgia
- Georgia's economy boomed due to cotton farming in the mid-19th century
- Cotton became a leading economic and political force in the state
- Favorable climate and land made Georgia ideal for cotton cultivation
- The invention of the cotton gin significantly increased cotton production
The Cotton Gin's Innovation
- Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin in 1794
- The cotton gin efficiently removed seeds from cotton, drastically improving processing speed
- This innovation increased the profitability of cotton production
- Increased demand led to larger scale plantations which resulted in increased demand for enslaved labor
- The cotton crop became the dominant crop in the South
- Cotton production expanded across the world
Effect on Society
- The cotton gin made cotton production more efficient, which led to a higher demand for cotton
- This led to the expansion of large plantations
- The increased demand for cotton led to more people being enslaved to work the plantations.
- The cotton gin's unintended consequence was the increased need for enslaved labor.
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This quiz explores the impact of cotton farming on Georgia's economy and society in the mid-19th century. Learn about the significance of the cotton gin, how it transformed production, and the resulting social changes in the region. Discover the role of cotton as a dominant crop that shaped both the South and the global market.
