Who established the world’s first water-powered cotton mill in 1771?

Richard Arkwright

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Dalvin Arkwright

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The correct option is A Richard Arkwright
Richard Arkwright established the world’s first water-powered cotton mill in 1771 in Cromford, England. Before the cotton mill, the production of cloth was scattered throughout the countryside and carried out by individual households.

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