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In the article by Thomas Dublin on the Lowell Mills the economic life was changing in many ways but the most significant change was the textile mills of Lowell; Cotton cloth was always Lowell's major product. But from its earliest years, the mills turned out a variety of textile goods. Lowell Mills was crucial during the industrial revolution. Many changes were brought upon them through the Lowell Mills; they were better improved working conditions, better environment and better salary. But soon the system failed just as it was getting better. Workers were replaced by immigrant women because they were more than willing to work for a low wage with more hours.Overproduction became a problem and the prices of finished cloth decreased. Since there was a low income, wages had to be reduced but women did not “ accept these changes without protest” and they did. economic life was made easier and so were the conditions.