What was one of the key industries in Haverhill in the 18th and 19th centuries?
Cotton-weaving
Woolen milling
Coal mining
Wooden shipbuilding
Answer
Woolen milling was one of the key industries in Haverhill in the 18th and 19th centuries. The city's location along the Merrimack River made it an ideal place for the industry, as the river provided water power for the mills. In addition, the area's climate was ideal for raising sheep, which provided the wool for the mills.
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