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Why do you think it is important for factories and mills to be near their source of energy?
So that production will be cheaper as they don't have to invest alot in transport and the production will be quicker
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Where was the American Federation of Labor's main source of strength?
factories and mills
What was the energy source for most American mills in the early 19th century?
19th century factories were often powered by mills that used the running water of a river. This is part of the reason many industrial towns were built on rivers. They were also powered by coal.
What energy source was first used to power textile maufacturing plants?
Water power was the first energy source used to power textile manufacturing plants during the Industrial Revolution. Factories were built near rivers and streams to harness the power of water to operate machinery such as water wheels and water mills.
What economy was the north built on?
Factories and Mills
What is the difference between textile factories and cotton mills?
Cotton mills make cotton thread. Textile factories turn any thread into cloth.
What Nickname were the abandoned factories and steel mills in the Great Lake given?
The abandoned factories and steel mills in the Great Lake were given the nickname "the rust belt"
What did adults did in the 1900s?
They worked in mills, factories, or cotton mills. They worked for about 12-18 hours a day.(:
What jobs did the children have in the 1750 1900?
In factories and mines and mills
What were early textile factories called?
They were called mills. Your welcome
Why mill owners choose to build their factories near farms?
The mills were located as near as possible to the source of the mills raw material supplies. This could be near farms that bred sheep, which created wool which is sent to the mill to be turned into garments and carpets. Other mills such as flour mills were located near farms who created grain for milling.
Why do you have wind mills?
Wind mills are used to harness the power of wind and convert it into energy such as electricity. They are a renewable energy source and help reduce reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy production.
What are cotton mills and how do they work?
Cotton mills are factories that use huge power looms to weave cotton fabric .
