The cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney in 1793. Whitney, an American inventor and engineer, patented his design for the cotton gin, a machine that revolutionized the cotton industry by simplifying the process of removing seeds and other debris from cotton fibers. This invention had a significant impact on the economy and agriculture of the southern United States, making cotton a highly profitable crop and contributing to the growth of the textile industry.
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