Georgia farmers initially responded to Eli Whitney's cotton gin and the subsequent millers' business plans with enthusiasm, as the gin significantly increased cotton production efficiency. Farmers were eager to capitalize on the growing demand for cotton, leading to a boom in the cotton economy in the South. However, this also intensified reliance on slave labor to meet production demands, sparking significant social and economic changes in the region. Overall, while farmers embraced the technological advancement, it also entrenched existing systems of inequality.
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