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Irish Immigrants
Young and unmarried women from rural New England.
The development of textile mills in New England during the early 19th century transformed the region's economy and society. These mills spurred industrialization, leading to the growth of factory towns and the influx of workers, including many young women known as "mill girls." The rise of textile manufacturing also contributed to significant technological advancements and increased productivity, while simultaneously raising concerns about labor conditions and workers' rights. Overall, textile mills played a crucial role in shaping New England's industrial landscape and contributed to the broader economic shifts in the United States.
New England had many rushing rivers and streams. These provided the water power necessary to run the machinery in the New England factories. New England's geographic location also proved to be an advantage. It was close to others resources, including coal and iron from nearby Pennsylvania. New England also had many ports. through these ports passed the cotton shipped from southern states to new England factories.
New England had some fast running streams that could power the mills. It had Francis Cabot Lowell that went to England to see how mills ran there. It also had young women that needed a job to run the mills.
Farming attracted people to New England. Farming was New England's main economic activity. People also used waterpower from the streams on their land in order to run mills for grinding grain or sawing lumber. They used wood in the forest to make ships for transportation. They also fished for cod, halibut, crabs, oysters, and lobsters for food and trade.
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Samuel Slater :)
How am I supposed to know!?Why didn't you ask Google in the first place!?They would have at least gave you a real answer.Most people in New England earned a living by working in factories and mills.
Waterfalls/ Mill wheels in rivers.
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In the early 1800s, textile mills in New England were primarily powered by water. They were typically located near rivers and streams, where waterwheels could harness the flow of water to drive the machinery. This water power was crucial for operating the looms and other equipment essential for textile production during the Industrial Revolution. As technology progressed, steam power began to supplement water power in the later part of the century.
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Irish Immigrants
The first textile mills were built in New England. The first yarn spinning mill was in Pawtucket, Rhode Island in the late 1700's. The first true textile mill was built in Boston around 1830. Soon many other mills dotted New England. There are still a few mills operating in the original old buildings in Fall River, MA, but overall the mills are few and far between.