In the late 18th century, the innovation of the power loom immensely impacted the lives of those that accepted its presence.  It has forever changed the lifestyle of its workers and the manufacturing economy in both England and America.
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"We sat by the hour watching the beautiful movement of this new and wonderful machine, destined as it evidently was, to change the character of all textile industry." [1]
-Nathan Appleton
Jill Claroni and Rachel Emmons
Senior Division
The Power Loom: Weaving the American Workforce