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Question at position 1

What was the primary impact of the cotton gin on Georgia's economy in the 19th century?

What was the primary impact of the cotton gin on Georgia's economy in the 19th century?

It decreased the need for enslaved labor

It increased cotton production and expanded slavery

It led to fewer cotton plantations

It reduced Georgia's agricultural output

Answer 1

The primary impact of the cotton gin on Georgia's economy in the 19th century was:

It increased cotton production and expanded slavery.

The invention of the cotton gin made it much more efficient to process cotton, leading to a significant increase in cotton production and a corresponding demand for enslaved labor to work the plantations.