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One of the major effects of the introduction and widespread usage of Eli Whitney's cotton gin was that

A) slavery was abolished in four Southern states.
B) it led directly to passage of the Fugitive Slave Act.
C) the demand for slaves grew to keep up with the increased production.
D) the demand for slaves dropped since the work could be done more efficiently.

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C is the answer Hope this helps

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It is definitely C) the demand for slaves grew to keep up with the increased production.