Well they both helped to modernize/industrialize the U.S, so it depends which view point you would like to take. They stole the plans from england, who had successfully monopolized industrialization for almost a century, who would be upset at this loss of control and therefore business. However an American would probably be thankful for the industry that blossomed as a result of these actions.
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Many families were living in poverty and needed their children's income to survive
During the colonial times, only the rich and upper-class male citizens were able to learn in most if not all cases. We also now have universities and colleges that allow more people to attended, and do not restrict the based on wealth, ethnicity, or gender.
