Eli Whitney applied for a patent for 

this Cotton Gin on March 14, 1794

     1.  Who invented the Cotton Gin? __________________________________________

     2.  What was the purpose of this machine? ____________________________________

     3.  List a social, economic, and political impact this device had on America in the 1800's.  

          a)  Social ______________________________________________________________________________

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          b)  Economic ___________________________________________________________________________

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          c)  Political _____________________________________________________________________________

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