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Cotton has been cultivated for thousands of years, with evidence of its use in ancient civilizations such as the Indus Valley and Egypt around 5000 BCE. Its production surged during the Industrial Revolution, significantly impacting economies and social structures, particularly in relation to slavery in the American South. Today, cotton continues to be a vital natural fiber used globally in textiles and industrial products.

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Cotton has a long and rich history that dates back thousands of years.

Archaeological evidence shows that cotton was cultivated in ancient


civilizations like those in the Indus Valley, Egypt, and Peru as early as 5000
BCE. People valued cotton for its soft fibers, which could be spun into thread
and woven into fabric. This made cotton one of the first natural fibers used
for clothing and textiles.

Cotton cultivation and processing spread through trade routes across Asia,
Africa, and Europe, becoming an important commodity. During the Industrial
Revolution, inventions like the cotton gin dramatically increased cotton
production, fueling the growth of textile industries in Europe and America.
This led to economic booms but also had complex social impacts, including
the expansion of slavery in the American South.

Today, cotton remains one of the world’s most important natural fibers, used
for clothing, household textiles, and industrial products. Its history reflects
human innovation, trade, and the social changes brought by agriculture and
industry.

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