Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin

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Producing goods on a large scale (in large amounts), like in a factory.

Mass Production

Why was it inefficient for farmers to grow cotton? a. It took too long and too much man-power to pick out the cotton seeds b. It took too long to harvest (pick) all the cotton. c. It took too long to get all the dirt off of the cotton balls

a. It took too long and too much man-power to pick out the cotton seeds

What is Whitney considered the father of? a. technology b. business c. cotton d. transportation

a. technology

How did the invention of the Cotton Gin affect the demand for slaves? a. it decreased slavery because it did all the work of the slaves b. it increased slavery because more people were needed to pick all the cotton that was now being grown because of the cotton gin c. it had no impact on slavery

b. it increased slavery because more people were needed to pick all the cotton that was now being grown because of the cotton gin

Which TWO things is Eli Whitney responsible for inventing? a. Slave Labor b. Steam Power c. Interchangeable Parts d. Cotton Gin

c. Interchangeable Parts d. Cotton Gin

What did Whitney's invention, the cotton engine or "cotton gin" do? a. it cleaned all the dirt off the cotton b. it spun the cotton into thread c. it separated the seeds from the cotton d. it turned the cotton into edible cotton candy

c. it separated the seeds from the cotton