1793 Samuel Slater builds first U.S. textile mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.Timeline State: Rhode IslandTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: industryEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1793
1790 On May 29, Rhode Island becomes the thirteenth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.Timeline State: Rhode IslandTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: governmentEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1790
