The cotton gin is a machine that was invented in 1793 by Eli Whitney. It revolutionized the process of separating cotton fibers from their seeds, making cotton production much faster and more efficient. Before the invention of the cotton gin, this process had to be done by hand, which was extremely labor-intensive and time-consuming. The cotton gin mechanized the process by using rotating brushes and wire teeth to separate the cotton fibers from the seeds, significantly increasing productivity. This invention played a critical role in the expansion of cotton cultivation and the rise of the textile industry, particularly in the southern United States during the 19th century.
