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Slater went to England and worked for Arkwright the inventor of the spinning machine. He brought the idea back and built a spinning machine starting the production of wool and cotton thread and fabrics.

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England had the first Industrial Revolution. During and After this time, England let no one travel to other countries with factory blueprints or designs. However Samuel Slater had memorized the plans, and brought his knowledge to the US. This let factories work better, and faster. Also, the US become even more self-dependent. They no longer relied on trade from other countries.

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