How did the invention of the Cotton gin impact Georgia's economy How did it impact slavery?

The invention of the cotton gin in 1793 significantly bolstered Georgia's economy by vastly increasing cotton production efficiency, making it the dominant cash crop in the region. This surge in cotton farming led to a greater demand for labor, resulting in the expansion of slavery as plantations sought more enslaved workers to cultivate and harvest the cotton. Consequently, the cotton gin not only enhanced economic prosperity for plantation owners but also entrenched and expanded the institution of slavery in the South.