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Samuel Slater is historically significant for introducing the first successful water-powered cotton spinning mill in the United States, which marked the beginning of the American Industrial Revolution in the late 18th century. He is often referred to as the "Father of the American Industrial Revolution" because he brought crucial British textile technology to America, having memorized designs for machinery before emigrating. His establishment of the mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, set the foundation for the growth of the American manufacturing industry and textile production, transforming the economy and labor systems in the country. Slater's innovations also contributed to the rise of factory-based production, influencing future industrial practices.

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