( 06.01 Samuel Slater helped to bring the Industrial Revolution to America through the factory system . What was both a positive and negative impact of his actions ? Manufacturing in the 1800s impacted the economy positively and the environment negatively . Manufacturing in the 1800s impacted public education positively and urban development negatively O Manufacturing in the 1800s improved Americans ' standard of living but caused conflict between the U. S. and Britain Manufacturing in the 1800s improved transportation throughout the country but impacted international travel negatively