The cotton gin sped up the production of cotton by planting cotton seeds in neat rows for cultivation. picking cotton without damaging the cotton plants. separating the seeds from the cotton plant quickly. packing cotton fiber into bales for shipment to mills.

The correct answer is: separating the seeds from the cotton plant quickly.

In 1793 Eli Whitney invented cotton gin in Massachusetts, this machine became a necessity in cotton plantations, since it allowed cotton to be produced in greater quantities and at a lower price because it separated quickly the cotton seeds from the cotton fiber.

the answer is b. hope this !

1.) irish.

2.) settlers could obtain cheap land nearby

3.) steam engine

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