whitney, eli

The invention of the cotton gin revolutionized the difficult and time-consuming work of cleaning cotton. Many people became wealthy from the production of cotton, but it also led to an increase in slavery. The invention of the cotton gin led to other inventions such as the cotton picker.

Examines Whitney's cotton gin, including the economical and historical significance of the invention.

Briefly explores the life of Eli Whitney and how his invention of the cotton gin changed the world.

Examines the life, legacy, and achievements of nineteenth century inventor and entrepreneur Eli Whitney, whose cotton gin revolutionized American textile manufacturing.

Eli Whitney is remembered as a great inventor. His cotton gin was one of the most important inventions of the Industrial Revolution, and it did much to shape the course of the American economy. This biographical title explores Whitney's entrepreneurial mind, bringing to life his inventions, innovations, and hardworking spirit. Through accessible language and detailed images, this curriculum-focused title provides an in-depth look at the Industrial Revolution, Whitney's role in it, and how together they helped shape a growing nation. A timeline and primary sources complete a comprehensive learning experience.

Introduces the life and accomplishments of American inventor and mechanic Eli Whitney, who is best known for building the cotton gin, a machine to separate cotton fiber from its sticky seeds. Emphasizes the significance of Whitney's ingenuity as a reflection of and influence on the rapid development that occurred during the Industrial Revolution.

By exploring archival films, photographs and actual drawings and materials, students will learn of Eli Whitney and how invention of the cotton gin had an enormous economic impact on young America and slavery.

Introduces the life of Eli Whitney, who became famous for inventing a cotton gin and manufacturing guns with interchangeable parts.

This is a biography of the inventor who became an important figure in both the rise of cotton production in the South and the development of an industrialized economy in the North.

A biography of the man who invented the cotton gin and became one of the founding fathers of American technology.