Describe invention (brief): The cotton gin, invented by Eli Whitney in 1793, was a machine that quickly separated cotton fibers from their seeds, making cotton farming much easier.
Invention's impact on the U.S. economy: The cotton gin boosted the U.S. economy by making cotton production more efficient, which increased cotton exports and made the southern states rich.
Impact on the daily lives of Americans: The invention changed daily life by creating more jobs in cotton farming and processing, but it also led to the expansion of slavery in the South as more labor was needed to grow cotton.