Question

How did the cotton gin affect the supply of cotton that could be sold to factories for making cloth?

Answer 1

Answer:  Although the introduction of the cotton gin meant that cotton processing became less labor-intensive, it allowed planters to increase their profits substantially. This in turn promoted them to add more cotton acreage, which led to the need for more workers because the cotton still had to be picked by hand.

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Answer 2

It made separating cotton from the seed faster