Arguably the most important role textiles played in the Industrial Revolution were that they were one of the main items churned out in the factories, since they lent themselves to this type of production and were in high demand.
I think it does not stand for anything specific
3) Popular Sovereignty
4) Harriet Beecher Stowe (I don't know if this is the author you are looking for)
5) Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly ( I don't know if this is the book you're looking for)
6) Free-Soil Party (Free Land)
7) Henry Clay
I hope I helped ^.^