Textiles. Birth of An American Industry
Description
This documentary traces the history of America’s textile industry from its origins in the British Industrial Revolution to today’s technologically advanced manufacturing processes. Milestones in industrial development include Samuel Slater’s first textile mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island; the industrial community of Lowell, Massachusetts; the industry’s post-Civil War shift to the rural Piedmont region in the South; and exploitative labor practices that led to union organization. Remaining competitive in a globalized economy will be a challenge in the 21st century.
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46 min 34 sec
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