Question

How did Samuel Slater influence the Industrial Revolution?


A.His invention of the cotton gin helped the South’s economy grow


B.His mechanical reaper led to the West becoming the center of US agricultural production


C.His creation of the modern factory made the Northeast the industrial center of the US


D.His invention of interchangeable parts made the factory system in the Northeast more efficient

Answer 1

Answer:

Samuel Slater introduced the first water-powered cotton mill to the United States. This invention revolutionized the textile industry and was important for the Industrial Revolution. Born in Derbyshire, England, to a prosperous farmer, Slater apprenticed at a mill at age 14