Eli Whitney's Inventions and Achievements

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  • Eli Whitney's birth

    Eli Whitney was born on December 8th, 1765 in Westborough, MA.

  • The Cotton Gin

    The Cotton Gin was invented in March 14th, 1794. It was made to sort cotton from its seed.

  • Interchangeable Parts

    Interchangeable parts were invented in the late 1790s-the 1800s. They were made to quickly exchange parts for Muskets.

  • Miling

    Milling was invented in 1818. Milling was invented to cut metal parts for Muskets.

  • Model 1816 Musket

    The model 1816 Musket was invented in 1816- 1844. It was made to improve the modern Muskets.

  • The 1822 Model Musket

    The Model 1822 Musket was made to be a primary weapon for soldiers. It was important because it was the modern weapon for soldiers at the time and it was a primary weapon.