7. How did the cotton gin affect slavery in the South? (1 point) It created an increase in the demand for slaves.
It created a reduction in the demand for slaves.
It prompted Congress to legalize overseas slave trade
It caused the spread of slavery to the North

A. It created an increase in the demand for slaves.

Explanation:

The cotton gin sped up the production of cotton.  Therefore, the demand for cotton increased.  In order to increase the cotton supply, plantation owners wanted more labor - or slaves.

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