Introduction

Imagine you are living during the period of time when the Lowell Mills were built and in operation. During this time, there seemed to be so much hope for an up and coming city and its residents. Who were the mill companies going to employ? Men? Women? Immigrants? How did the owners attempt to regulate the life of the workers? Did it really end up being all that the owners and workers expected? Did the Lowell mills industrialization help or stall immigrant opportunities? What do you think?

Watch the video Lowell Mills.