What was the main effect of the cotton gin on slaves?

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Maria Heath

8 February, 08:56

What was the main effect of the cotton gin on slaves?

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Aldo Banks · Answer 1

More people were needed to harvest all the cotton. Slaves were used for this task. The need for slaves increased and caused more disagreements between the North and the South. Because the need for slaves increased, the value of slaves also increased.