Between the years of 1792 and 1801, cotton production went from 6,000 bales annually to 100,000 bales annually. this was due to the invention of the cotton gin. in what way did the cotton gin contribute to the dramatic rise in production?

France played a key role in the american revolutionary war (american war of independence; 1775–1783). motivated by the ideals of the new nation which were inspired by the french enlightenment, as well as its long-term rivalry with britain and so as to avenge their territorial losses during the french and indian war, france secretly began sending supplies to the americans in 1775.