Jason set up a textile mill in his hometown in 1865. he became a rich businessman by the time his son earl took over the business in 1895. soon after earl started heading the business, the government passed laws to regulate business and protect consumers and workers. due to this move by the government, the textile mill had to introduce a fixed salary structure for its employees and implement quality checks for the products manufactured. in the context of the history of american business, jason had set up this textile mill in the