How did the cotton gin increase the production of raw cotton? it allowed many people to work on a single machine at the same time. it quickly removed the seeds from raw cotton fibers. it quickly and efficiently removed the linen fibers from raw cotton thread. it turned raw cotton fibers into very durable, but less expensive, threads.

Why might the spanish government have approved of the encomienda system? a the system allowed for fair treatment of all under it, leading to a happy and prosperous colony. b the system used natives as slaves which meant the government was able to maximize their profit of exported goods. c the system allowed for mostly profitable trade within the different colonies. d the system was a great example of how to successfully run a colony, making spain a world power.