What revolution is linked to Whitney's cotton gin invention?
French Revolution
American Revolution
Technological Revolution
Industrial Revolution
Answer
The Industrial Revolution, characterized by the transition from manual to machine-based production, is closely linked to the invention of the cotton gin by Eli Whitney in 1793. Whitney's innovation drastically accelerated the processing of raw cotton, leading to increased cotton production and transforming the textile industry.
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