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Samuel Slater helped to bring the Industrial Revolution to America. What was both a positive and negative impact of his actions?

Manufacturing in the 1800s impacted the economy positively and the environment negatively.
Manufacturing in the 1800s impacted public education positively and the economy negatively.
Manufacturing in the 1800s improved Americans' standard of living but caused conflict between the U.S. and Britain.
Manufacturing in the 1800s improved transportation throughout the country but impacted international travel negatively.

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The most accurate statement regarding the impact of Samuel Slater's actions on manufacturing in the 1800s would be:

**Manufacturing in the 1800s improved Americans' standard of living but caused conflict between the U.S. and Britain.**

Samuel Slater is known for introducing the British textile manufacturing techniques to the United States, which ultimately helped spur the Industrial Revolution in America. This led to increased production, economic growth, and an improved standard of living for many Americans as goods became more accessible. However, it also created tensions between the U.S. and Britain, particularly in terms of intellectual property and trade practices as the U.S. developed its own manufacturing base.

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