The years following the Civil War and Reconstruction was an era somewhat gilded. The Second Industrial Revolution came about with new inventions, and revolutionized how factories and jobs were worked. Factory workers in this time period were working in poor conditions and had no power whatsoever. Often they were abused and their wages were cut very low. The mass immigration also did not favor laborers as it made them so easy to replace. In order to fight back laborers would join labor unions in order to protest; however, during this time the labor unions were not that affective during 1875 and 1900 because although they had their efforts many of them would not work to their advantage; efforts would give them a bad reputation, go out of control, and the government did not take initiatives to help, hence not accomplishing much at all.…
In the years 1865 to 1900 the United States had flourished in their industry business, giving the era the rightful name of the Industrial Revolution. During this time period thousands of submitted patents and successful inventions connected the country, brought life to cities and boosted both the Northern and Southern economy post-Civil War. This revolution made the rich like John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie richer while the middle class workers like the new immigrants remained in poverty with terrible working condition. This 35 year time frame was both prosperous for some while long and grueling for others.…
- the development of technology began to transform life in the United States in the early 1800's. The industrialization of the United States changed the nation for decades.…
Unit 4: Industrialization of the United States (1865 – 1914) • During the late 19th and early 20th century the US continues to build industry while it also continues its expansion westward. g of in d l i u b e Th klyn the Broo Bridge. e d in (Complet 1883)…
Industrialization produced a negative impact on society.The people in the United States industry went through a hard time working and earning money in the early 1900’s. There are 3 out of many reasons why people had a rough time, for example poor working conditions, lack of sanitation, and child labor. These reasons show a lot about what people are going through in the industry.…
As the United States began to establish itself as a country, more and more problems began to surface within the nation. A perfect example of this would be the American Civil War, which significantly affected society. This brought about many changes within America such as women’s rights movements and decisions regarding African American freedom. Also many of the problems are country had previously left unresolved were soon to be resolved too. The social changes of the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era greatly affected the years that followed it as well.…
Factory workers were making too little in order to enjoy social extras while large corporate owners lived their life in comfort and delicacies. In the rural areas of the nation there were becoming less and less farmers because many of them were moving to the industrialized urban areas that are the cities. They wanted to make as much money as fast as possible just like the business men that ran those very companies. There were also many new ethnic groups in America because people were being recruited from other nations to come to America and make money. This forever changed the culture of America and subsequently the society of America itself.…
During the years 1865-1900, American society was changed forever by industrialization. Industrialization negatively impacted the economic state of America, as seen by the lowered wages and monopolization of the market. Industrialization also negatively shaped society by creating sharp divisions among the different social classes. It impacted politics in a negative way as well, mainly through the political machines and corruption that occurred during the height of industrialization.…
During the time after the events civil war, the cities in the United States finally began to industrialize for the growing population; however, so did wealthy political influence and new problems revolving the economy. Eventually labor unions arose did the to destroyed the free market because it ended the corrupted wealthy people, it would bring better working conditions towards workers, and the end constant raids or strikes it brought by the U.S. workers.…
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Thesis: The Industrialization process after the Civil War propelled America’s society, economy and politics into accelerated growth.…
From 1861 to 1865 America was facing one of it worst times, the Civil War. This war had resulted in drastic changes all throughout American society. Labor and industrialization were two significant changes after the war. Slavery was outlawed due to the Thirteenth Amendment, so many blacks became sharecroppers. The war also pushed America to industrialize which led to many new and important inventions. Industrialization led to changes in agriculture and farming methods, which also effected different labor systems. The consequences of the Civil War greatly impacted American life.…
After the Civil War, during the late 1800s, the rise of the Industrial Revolution and the Gilded Age provided the means and demands for more work and more workers. Due to government actions, immigrations, labor unions and technological changes, the industry expanded in growth. The abundance of natural resources, an increase in labor supply and the role of government led to the high demands for more work and workers. However, as immigration helped by having a cheap, abundant labor source for businesses to use, and as the creation of labor unions sought to increase benefits and improve working conditions many began to see the shortcomings of all that was occurring. Labor Unions and Immigration both had momentous effects upon the industry worker. These two factors affected the daily lives of these industrial workers socially, economically as well as politically.…
Industrialization had a great impact on the United States. The Industrialization in the United States helped to attract many more immigrants to the country. The west made it possible to have more farming land. Urbanization created new technology.…