Question

What was the main negative impact of the invention of the cotton gin?

Answer 1

While it was true that the cotton ginreduced the labor of removing seeds, it did not reduce the need for slaves to grow and pick the cotton. In fact, the opposite occurred. Cotton growing became so profitable for the planters that it greatly increased their demand for both land and slave labor.

Answer 2

Answer: I believe the answer is C)It increased the demand for slaves and made slaves more valuable!!!!!!