Cotton Gin Research Paper

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By 1750s, the Great Britain’s timber supply got smaller, as a consequence, forcing them to accompany iron and steel as an alternative. The lumber as a fuel was no longer an option for fuel, therefore coal came into the picture. The Britain realized that the chemical known as ‘coke’, which is derived from coal was a very superior material for converting iron ore to iron and end with steel. In addition to this, the coal and iron industries in Great Britain were possible due to the country’s large supply of coal and iron ore. By the late 18th century, the growth in population and industry in Great Britain had proved an enormous gain during this period.

During the 19th century, it was the dawn of the cotton industry. The invention of cotton gin

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