The Lowell Mills Hire Women

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Presentation by: Thien Tran & Lamisah Khan
Summary
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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
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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
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Francis Cabot Lowell was born on April 7,
1775.
His was an American businessman.
He brought industrial revolution to the US.
Lowell Mills
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Women's came here for various reason, such
as educational opportunities.
The company was by Charles river.
Lowell girls
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There were all classes of people.
One of the woman named Harriet Robinson
worked from 1834-1848.