Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Rise of American Industry
The Industrial Revolution came to America, smuggled in by Samuel Slater, who brought plans for a cotton-spinning mill. See how the growth of industry led to the growth of corporations, the growth of the nation geographically, and the...
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Woonsocket Connection: Samuel Slater: Father of American Industrial Revolution
A biography of Samuel Slater, father of the American Industrial Revolution, is on this site. Pictures and links are also available.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Nj: Clark Thread Company Historic District
A large cotton thread mill complex which helped lead to textile industrialization.