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Eli Whitney: Revolutionary Inventor and Innovator

Learn about the life and inventions of Eli Whitney, including the Cotton Gin and Interchangeable Parts. Discover how his work impacted history and industry. Explore his early struggles and remarkable achievements in this engaging narrative.

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Eli Whitney: Revolutionary Inventor and Innovator

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  1. By: Ryan and Dakota

  2. Life • Eli was born on December 8th, 1765 in Westborough, Massachusetts. • Whitney died on January 8th, 1825 (age 65) in New Haven, Connecticut.

  3. Early Life • His mother died when he was 11. • At age 14, operated a nail manufacturing operation. • His mother apposed his request to go to college so he worked as a farm laborer and a school teacher to save money.

  4. Early Life Cont. • After saving enough money he prepared got Yale at Leicester Academy. He entered the class of 1789 and graduated in 1792.

  5. Inventions • Whitney was most famous for two of his inventions. • -Interchangeable Parts • -Cotton Gin

  6. Interchangeable Parts • Whitney was usually incorrectly credited with inventing the idea. • Championed for years as a maker of muskets.

  7. Cotton Gin • Removes seeds from cotton. • Hoped to decrease slavery, but he increased slavery.

  8. Pictures

  9. Bibliography • Google Images • History Journal • Wikepedia/ Eli Whitney • Google

  10. The End

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