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Samuel Slater: Father Of The American Industrial Revolution

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Main Concept
The Industrial Revolution began in Europe in the 1700s. By the mid-1800s the United States had begun to mass produce goods in such a way that would change the nation, and ultimately the world.

Industrial Revolution Begins
Samuel Slater began the Industrial Revolution in 1793 when he brought the designs for a textile machine with him to the United States. The interesting thing is the fact that Slater brought the plans in his own head - not written down. Then assembled the machine once he arrived in America.

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Slater's idea to smuggle the designs out of Europe and bring it to the United States ushered in a new era in manufacturing. Suddenly, Slater had become the "Father of the American Industrial Revolution."

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