To protect the textile industry, Great Britain did….
not allow machine plans and skilled mechanics to leave the country.
Samuel Slater had an alliance with….
Brown's son and William Almy
When Slater died he owned _____ mills
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The first Slater’s mill was opened in _____ (place)
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
This person proposes the mass production
Eli Whitney
Workers would sometimes go on to ______force factory owners to meet their demands for better pay and working conditions.
strike
Why was manufacturing in Great Britain more successful that in the USA?
Because it was cheaper, they had high quiality machines so, it was difficult for America to compete againts G.B.
The first American woman to hold a high-ranking position in the labor movement was__
Sarah G. Bagley
One of the main goals of the labor reform was to obtain ____ hour work day
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How did the war of 1812 affect American manufacturing?
Increased the manufacturing in USA, Americans no longer needed foreign goods.