Did Samuel Slater memorized the plans for cloth-making machines and built the first textile machines in America?

Yes, Samuel Slater is credited with memorizing the designs of British textile machines and bringing that knowledge to America. In 1789, he built the first successful water-powered textile mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, which marked the beginning of the American industrial revolution in the textile industry. His contributions were pivotal in advancing textile manufacturing in the United States.