Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin

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What was Eli Whitney's invention that changed the cotton industry?

• Power Loom

• Spinning Jenny

• Cotton Gin

• Steam Engine

How did the cotton gin affect the demand for labor in the South?

• It increased the demand for labor.

• It had no effect on labor demand.

• It replaced human labor entirely.

• It decreased the need for labor.

Why did Eli Whitney struggle to profit from his cotton gin invention?

• His invention was too complex.

• The government banned it.

• He couldn't find buyers.

• People infringed on his patent.

What concept did Whitney introduce in the arms industry?

• Quality control

• Automation

• Interchangeable parts

• Mass production

What is Eli Whitney often remembered for besides the cotton gin?

• The assembly line

• The telegraph

• Interchangeable parts

• The steam engine