Events with tag - Factory System

December 1, 1790

First American Cotton Mill

Samuel Slater establishes the first water-powered cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, marking the beginning of the American Industrial Revolution and transforming the nation's manufacturing landscape.

December 1, 1793

First Industrial Revolution in America

The First Industrial Revolution transformed America from manual production to mechanized manufacturing, beginning with Samuel Slater's water-powered textile mill in 1793. This period marked the nation's shift towards industrial power, establishing new manufacturing processes and economic systems.