Answer:
The correct answer is A
Explanation:
"The cotton gin made the production of cotton in the South a viable commercial agricultural activity. But to maximize profits, slave labor would be necessary." - USAtestprep
Answer:
A) it inadvertently led to the spread of slavery.
Explanation:
The cotton gin was a particularly important invention because it changed the economy and society of the Southern United States. The cotton gin is a machine that can separate cotton fibers from seeds. This leads to higher productivity. As productivity increased, cotton became a more profitable business, and in turn, this led to an enormous growth of slavery in the American South.
