How did the Rhode Island factory system develop the community around Ashton Mill? Objective 1) Students will identify what the Rhode Island System is and how it is different from the Lowell System. 2) Students will analyze a primary source map about the village of Ashton. 3) Students will design a map of the community they live in, complete with a key / legend to designate homes, places of worship, and stores. Background About These Duration: 60 Minutes.