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Samuel Slater was born in Belper, Derbyshire, England on June 9th, 1768. He recieved a basic education.
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In 1789, Samuel Slater created the factory system. The reason the factory system was made is to produce more product in less time.
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Samuel Slater died on April 21, 1835 in Webster Massachusetts at the age of 66.
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A factory in south Carolina with children at work. The machines are power-intensive, using small steam engines to drive the spinning or weaving equipment.
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A Nokia factory in 2011. The working conditions are much better with more pay, fair hours, and respect.
