Agenda Label a clean sheet of notebook paper – Growth and Expansion notes

The Industrial Revolution reached the United States in the early 1800’s. Samuel Slater brought British technology to the United States in Francis Cabot Lowell brought all aspects of production under one roof beginning the factory system.

The American Industrial Revolution took root in New England:  Poor Soil for farming  Numerous rivers and streams offered waterpower  Numerous ports for trade

Technology Water Frame Spinning Jenny

Technology Power Loom

Technology Eli Whitney Interchangeable Parts Cotton Gin Allowed up to fifty pounds of cotton to Be cleaned in a day.

Transportation Revolution Daniel Boone led settlers west through the Cumberland Gap on the Wilderness Road. Companies built and maintained private roads called Turnpikes The National Road Extended from Maryland to Illinois. Robert Fulton developed the Steam Engine Canal System  Erie Canal

Agriculture moved west with the settlers. Western farmers grew cash crops to be sold in eastern markets. In the South cotton production rose sharply creating an increased demand for slaves.

Growth of Cities The growth of the factory system led to large cities developing along major water ways. Characteristics of these cities  Dirty  Wood and brick buildings  Unpaved streets  Farm animals roamed the streets

Based on your reading, write a summary of the life of the girls that worked the early Lowell Mills. When you finish begin reading Lesson 3 Ch. 11, pages