2. *
You will be reading a
primary source written by
Lucy Lacrom. Larcom was
one of the young girls that
worked at the textile mills
in Lowell.
However, before you begin
this assignment it is
important to take time to
think about what we
already know.
Larcom at the
mill later in life.
3.
4. I bet I can make a
ton of money if I
memorize this plans.
Seen here is Samuel Slater. He is often credited with starting the Industrial
Revolution in America because he memorized the plans to a British mill and
brought them to the United States.
5. Eli Whitney developed the idea of interchangeable parts. Now
factories could make one part that could be used in a variety
of products. This made running factories profitable (able to
make money).
6.
7. Here are a few images of
Lowell, then and now. You
also see a picture of the
looms that helped create
the textiles in the factory.
Editor's Notes
Samuel Slater, Eli Whitney, Lowell—textile and Model Factory Town Question
