Question

Why is Richard Arkwright called the 'Father of the Industrial Revolution?​

Answer 1

Answer:

He started factories and mills. He created World's first water-powered mill at Cromford, where he employed more than 200 people. This was just the beginning of the many factories which he would later set up. Because of this, Arkwright was known as the “father of the modern industrial factory system”.

Answer 2

He created World's first water-powered mill at Cromford, where he employed more than 200 people. This was just the beginning of the many factories which he would later set up. Because of this, Arkwright was known as the “father of the modern industrial factory system