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Samuel Slater was the first to set up a string of (textile) factories in the USA. He also was the first to introduce industrial-style working practices, including the use of child labor in factories.

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Who is often called Father of the American Industrial Revolution?

Samuel Slater because he brought the textile Industry from England to America. PLATO answer Eli Whitney.


What was the secret that Samuel Slater allegedly stole?

Durning the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, Samuel Slater, a British man, stole the idea of the textile mill from the Brits. This was called Industrial Esponauge, or Industrial Spying, because the Brits did not want anyone stealing their secret, for they were making a ton of money off of it. Samuel Slater being the bright guy that he is, memorized the ENTIRE machine. How to put it together, everything and told the Americans how to build it. Pretty smart, eh? Additionally, Samuel Slater built the first textile mill in the United States in 1790. The mill was built in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. And yes there is some controversy as to how Slater was able to design the mill. Whether it was memory or industrial espionage, history will never know.


What was the illegal act in order to open his factory in Rhode Island by Samuel Slater called?

Samuel Slater illegally brought textile manufacturing technology from England to the United States. This act violated British export laws, as well as the common practice of protecting industrial secrets.


What was the world-wide change from manual labor to machines called?

Industrial Revolution


Where did the second Industrial Revolution began?

the first industrial revolution took place in englan and the second industrial revolution in germay the second industrial revolution is also called the technology revolution.


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Robber Barons


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Why is the Industrial Revolution known as the machine age?

it was called the industrial revolution because it was first the farming age but then later on it was called the machine age because machines were being produced at that time


Did Samuel Slater affect workers lives?

Samuel Slater's accomplishments include: * building the first water powered textile mill in the United States * becoming known as the "Father of the American Sunday School System" by establishing youth bible classes in his mills * established a factory system called the "Rhode Island System," which employed children as young as 7 years old, but provided training not only in the factory work but in reading, writing and the bible.


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What period is known for the mechanization of the production of products?

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The Industrial Revolution.