Who wasEli Whitneyand what contribution did he make to society? Submit an entry of at least 250 words no later than 11:59pm on May 30. Please make sure you cite all references and quoted material.

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Eli Whitney
Eli Whitney, born on 8 December 1765, was a renowned US inventor. He invented the cotton gin, which is a machine that separates the cotton fibers from its seeds (Woodbury). Eli had a knack for machineries and inventions since his childhood that reflected in the various petty works he did only out of play. Aged 14, he conducted the operation of a nail manufacturing machine at home that proved to be quite profitable (Federico). He also worked further on the interchangeable parts of machines to increase their usability...