Activity: Who Invented the Cotton Gin?
Posted on February 1st, 2010 by ASEE
In this activity, students debate who invented the cotton gin. They come to realize the complexity of the seemingly simple historical statement: “Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin.” A follow-up discussion explores the nature of invention, the importance of history, and the nature of historical evidence.
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Tags: African-American history, Class Activities, Class Debate, Ideas & Inventions
