Question

How did this invention affect Georgia’s economy?





a
It had little effect on Georgia’s economy
b
It decreased cotton production and reliance on slavery
c
It increased cotton production and demand for enslaved labor
d
It made cotton harder to clean, reducing profits

Answer 1

c

The cotton gin made cleaning short-staple cotton much faster and more profitable, dramatically boosting cotton production in Georgia and increasing demand for enslaved labor to plant, harvest, and process the larger crops.