What is the significance of eli whitney's cotton gin? the internal slave trade within the united states grew dramatically. the atlantic slave trade continued to bring slaves in large numbers to the united states up until 1860. the erie canal became the primary waterway for shipping cotton. cotton production decreased dramatically for twenty-five years. the federal government recommended using indians as slaves?

Instead of being thirteen republics, under a federal head, [the federalists’ plan] is clearly designed to make us one [unified] government. . whether such a change can ever be [made] in any manner; whether it can be [made] without convulsions and civil wars; whether such a change will not totally destroy the liberties of this country—time only can determine. –the federal farmer what best summarizes the point of view the excerpt expresses? in time, one unified government will run the country. the federalists prefer thirteen republics to one unified government. one unified government probably will not lead to disruptions and civil wars. under one unified government, people will be robbed of their freedoms.