Textile Mills

By Kevin-1108

  • First textile mill was opened

    First textile mill was opened
    The first textile mill was opened in 1814 starting off the industrial revolution and kicking our nation into hyperdrive for innovation.

  • Textile mills grew

    Textile mills grew
    When mills and production took off in the united states, mill owners found bigger mills on rivers for power. They grew and introduced te idea of growing and expanding their business.

  • Lowell cut wages and led to one of the first worker strikes

    Lowell cut wages and led to one of the first worker strikes
    When mill owners cut wages for the workers they were outraged, they went on strike so they hours would be lowered. Hours were lowered and that still lasts today for the working person.

  • Lowell second largest city in Massachusetts.

    Lowell second largest city in Massachusetts.
    Production grew cities and continues to grow cities today.

  • Hours Reduced to 10 hr. by Lowell Corporation

    Hours Reduced to 10 hr. by Lowell Corporation
    In 1840, hours were reduced due to workers forming unions and demanding lower hours and this still lasts today for the average job. although the first time they tried they succeeded but the reduction was full of loop holes and didn't affect hours for most people.