Which answer best explains how Samuel Slater was able to contribute to the growth of factories and mills in New England? A. Samuel Slater and his family in England were cotton farmers. He used ideas he created in England to invent the cotton gin.

B. Samuel Slater invented the sewing machine. The sewing machine was key in the growth of factories and mills in New England.

C. Samuel Slater was a skilled mechanic in England. He was not involved in the growth of factories and mills in New England.

D. Samuel Slater learned to make spinning machines while he lived in England. He used that knowledge to help build factories and mills in New England.