0.The impact of the cotton gin extended far beyond the lives it directly affected. It was probably the most important catalyst of increased mechanization in America and the creation of an output-driven economy. It is thus possible to argue that the cotton gin in fact revolutionized America and forever changed the economic, political, and social weave of the country. This paper will further elaborate this argument. 8 pgs. 15 f/c. 8b. Pages: 8 Bibliography: 8 source(s) listed Filename: 2321 Cotton Gin America.doc Price: 71.60