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Eli Whitney
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Last updated: Mar 10, 2026
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Eli Whitney (1765-1825) is best known for inventing the cotton gin, a machine that dramatically increased the efficiency of cotton processing. While he also pioneered the concept of interchangeable parts in manufacturing, his cotton gin had a profound and complex impact on American society, contributing to the expansion of slavery. Whitneys invention spurred the growth of the textile industry and transformed the Southern economy.
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