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Cotton, initially impressive for its colors and use in clothing, became more common in Europe by 1500.

Cotton growing began in Virginia (early 1600s) and Florida even earlier (by the Spanish).

India was a major cotton supplier to Europe, holding advanced technology for processing.

The British East India Company (BEIC) imported cotton in the 1690s. Calico, a dyed version, became popular.

James Hargreaves invented the Spinning Jenny in 1764, increasing thread production from 8 spindles at once.

Arkwright later improved spinning by adding a water-powered system to produce stronger thread, for mass production.

Cotton production was hindered by the need for combing, spinning, and looming by hand or extremely basic tools and manual labor.

Inventions like the Spinning Jenny and later Arkwright's water-powered system greatly increased the efficiency and speed of creating cotton thread, driving technological and industrial growth.

Cartwright's invention (1785) sped up weaving, improving thread production efficiency.

Eli Whitney's cotton gin (invention) increased cotton yields, simplifying the production process.

Women and children from farms who worked in textile factories in Lowell, Massachusetts, during the early 1800s.

Cotton accounted for over 50% of US exports by the 1850s, with significant portions going to Britain, France, and other European countries.

Increased cotton production, making England the global leader in the cotton industry.

Children and women were a cheap and compliant labor source in English factories during the industrial revolution.

The American Civil War disrupted the global cotton market, leading to economic instability and famine in some countries reliant on US cotton.

Limited child labor in textile factories, setting regulations to protect children from abuse

Planned town in Massachusetts built around textile manufacturing in the early 1820s, employing thousands.

Cotton from the United States dominated the global market for raw cotton, significantly impacting many countries.

The cotton industry's expansion boosted England's economy significantly and made it a global leader.

US sought British industrial technologies and skilled workers to develop a similar textile industry.

The South's cotton production was a significant economic driver; the war disrupted US exports and caused shortages/price fluctuations.

England dominated the global cotton industry, heavily influencing other nations' economies.

Trade restrictions imposed by the Union during the American Civil War caused disruption and shocks to the global cotton market.

The American Civil War's disruption of the cotton supply caused serious famine in India as food production was diverted to replace cotton cultivation.