What Technological Innovation Dramatically Increased the Demand for Slaves in America

question 44

Multiple Choice

What technological innovation dramatically increased the demand for slaves in America?

• A) The cotton gin.
• B) The flying shuttle.
• C) The spinning jenny.
• D) The power loom.

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