The Lowell Mills Hire Women
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Presentation by: Thien Tran & Lamisah Khan
Summary
When Cabot Lowell built a factory the
American textile industry grew forward.
In deafening noise Lowell girls worked 12
and ½ hour day.
Until the girls get married they worked few
years.
Lowell Mills ran on water power so did
other factories.
Summary
Lowell Mills ran on water power so did other
factories.
The factories that were run on powerful
steams engines were made in the 1830s.
Older women's watched and managed the
girls By making them follow rules and
present at church.
Francis Cabot Lowell
Francis Cabot Lowell was born on April 7,
1775.
His was an American businessman.
He brought industrial revolution to the US.
Lowell Mills
Women's came here for various reason, such
as educational opportunities.
The company was by Charles river.
Lowell girls
There were all classes of people.
One of the woman named Harriet Robinson
worked from 1834-1848.