Samuel Slater smuggled the plans for a textile mill out of England by memorizing the intricate designs and processes of the machinery used in British mills. He worked as an apprentice in a cotton-spinning factory, where he learned about the technology firsthand. Upon emigrating to America in 1789, he used his knowledge to build the first successful water-powered cotton mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, effectively bringing the Industrial Revolution to the United States. His actions marked a significant turning point in American manufacturing.
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