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The Truth About 10 Famous Inventions
Did Thomas Edison invent the lightbulb? I mean... kind of... but also... no. Every great, world-changing invention is the culmination of efforts by dozens or hundreds of people, spanning decades or centuries.
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Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin | Simple History
New ReviewEli Whitney’s invention of the cotton gin in 1793 transformed American agriculture. By quickly separating cotton fibers from seeds, it made cotton a profitable crop—and deeply impacted the economy of the South. But the invention also had...
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Eli Whitney and The Cotton Gin
New ReviewEli Whitney’s invention of the cotton gin in 1793 transformed American agriculture. By quickly separating cotton fibers from seeds, it made cotton a profitable crop—and deeply impacted the economy of the South. But the invention also had...
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Key Individuals of the Industrial Revolution
Key Individuals of the Industrial Revolution discusses the roles of key individuals in the fields of science and technology during the Industrial Revolution.
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The Cotton Gin: An Infamous Invention
It mechanised cotton production by separating cotton from seeds – but increased the demand for slave labor. Discover how the cotton gin changed 18th century American society.
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This Week In History 3/14 - 3/20
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The Truth About 10 Famous Inventions
A scientific video focuses on ten famous inventions and the person credited with inventing each one. Then it describes the bigger picture of each invention and how it relied on those before them and around them.
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Have Fun With History: Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin
A short video about Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin showing how the early machine worked. Includes links to related sites. [2:33]