By the end of the civil war the creation of the large-scale industrialization was developed due to war profits such as weapons and foreign investments such as trading commodities with different countries. Therefore, during the years between 1865 to 1900, industrialization affected the United States society in many significant ways through business, government and labor.
Many business corporations were involved with the government. In document 2, the author is political activist and impacted government workforce by illustrating an image that shows big businessmen are controlling the senate. Money equals power so since the Business companies have, almost full power over them, they can clearly manage anything they desire. The government is
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In document one, The author's purpose in writing was to show the decline of consumer prices, which is stuff people buy, and is shown by historical statistical graph of the United States index prices. During the 19 century standard of living for Americans improved during the time. . Also the general living stay the same. Overall industrialization, helped American society due to technological developments which lowered prices. In June 1889 there is a huge gap between the rich and poor. Meaning that the rich with launch their money to the poor which made them feel lower than they were. However, in document 4, Andrew Carnegie explains, with the Gospel of wealth, that the rich should not flaunt their money and should instead be humble about it in a nice manner. However one famous worker impacted many non-workers. That famous burger was to be known as Jane Addams. She was the founder of the full house in Chicago which offered both classical academic and practical education to anyone who lived poor. Since business was closed to them, they were to work in hard conditions, which then led to a movement for women frustration. So clearly, Americans were not happy with the business corporation involved with industrialization because it affected the United States in a bad …show more content…
Factories were very sufficient during this time because it made business corporations gain more profit. Even though this is a highly productive way to work it destroyed individualism so this effectively work in the United States because workers were used to working alone rather than factories which paid them lower wage. In document six the author's intended audience was the labor workers and is shown by the demanding less hours by those labor workers. Labor workers demanded a reduction of work which will then give a due share of work in wages to reserve army of labor and eliminate many of the worst abuses of the industrial system. However some labor workers were not getting any work due to immigration. Which then on May 6, 1882 president Chester a Arthur had passed an act which was called the Chinese exclusion act which, prohibited all immigration of Chinese laborers. Most Americans claimed that the Chinese were taking their jobs in the were not getting enough money. So the labor part of the Second Industrial Revolution was highly degraded by laborers because it never really benefit them. Most of them were against the labor industrial
During the late 1800’s and the early 1900’s an economic and industrialized revolution took place in America. As important natural and manmade resources such as Iron, coal, and lumber had just become easily accessible. Which for most meant an improvement on their living conditions, but for the poverty it meant sustaining their life was going to get harder. The wealthy became wealthier and the poor became the mule of labor. “Those who are above the point of separation are elevated, but those who are below are crushed down,” (Doc 3).
Founded in 1903, the Women's Trade Union League (WTUL) challenged the bossism politics of Tammany Hall. They believed, “All working women, whether native born or immigrant, deserved respect and recognition on the workplace and in society” (page 4). Inspired by the rhetoric and the desperate need for better conditions, many women joined the unions and eventually decided to call for a general strike. There was the “great uprising” where shirtwaist workers went on a massive strike to modify changes in the girl’s working conditions (Document 9). Throughout history, women had little power over their lives and this new alliance of women led to the “Uprising of Twenty Thousand” which paralyzed the shirtwaist industry.
War profits that were invested into the industrialization, helped the economy become stronger. However, industrialization was insanely horrible for the United States during 1865-1900, for the reasons of working conditions, corruption and the boom and bust cycle. The working conditions in the factories, that the workers faced were scandalous. These horrible working conditions resulted in the workers performing strikes because of unhealthy environments, low wages and overcrowding.
In the early 1900s, The U.S. had faced a lot of problem. The overcrowded cities as a result of too much immigration was one of the major problem. There were too much competition to find a job for most of those who weren’t wealthy, so most of them have to work even in the worst condition with the least wages. The working condition was terrible there were too many workers, and business owners who were interested to pay the least wages to get the most profit. Workers had to work hard to keep their job and be able to pay their bills.
There had to be a way to keep the industry growing, with the needs for education, as well as materials for farming and for the use of new inventions in technology. The captains of industry were very capable in providing for these needs. In Document C, Wealth, Andrew Carnegie describes what the man of wealth was responsible for: “To produce the most beneficial results for the community- Bringing to their service his superior wisdom, experience, and ability to administer, doing for them better than they would or could do for themselves.” The conditions of the lower class at the time gave these men a leading role for priorities, which they were successful with.
The American Industrialization was in the late 1800’s making many things to improve the economy. The American Industrialization was caused by multiple factors, some of the factors included a growing population, a willing work force, high tariffs, among many more. These effects made people willing to work at lower wages so they can get jobs and buy American made goods. There were many outcomes of the Industrial Revolution, both positive, like improving people's lives, and negative effects, like exploitation of workers. The positive effects of American Industrialization is how it make work cheaper, employed thousands of workers, and improving people’s lives.
To say the time period following the Civil War in the United States involved a lot of change would be a understatement. Between the years 1870 and 1900 the people of the United States lived through a period of great change. Not only did they witness technological advances that would change their daily lives, they also saw new laws and organizations formed. All of this was done in hopes of improving the country. Many of these changes came about because of the type of businesses that were formed.
America was left with an enormous problem after the civil war, thousands of unskilled people. But, through strategic decisions this would lead to tremendous industrial growth. Industrialization grew rapidly during the period of 1860-1900 as a result of a verity of factors .Technological advancements, monopolies, and political assistance would all contribute in making America one of the leading global powers.
America was industrializing in the late eighteenth century, which was a movement of industry and factories, and an influx of workers going to the factories to earn money for their everyday lives, which led to many people getting new jobs and fewer people having zero money at all. To the east of America were two other big countries who were trying to industrialize as well. Japan and Russia specifically were industrializing between 1850 and 1914, which affected the industry of both countries. This included factories being converted to automated machinery, however, as a result of the industrialization, Russia was treating its workers much worse than how Japan treated theirs. An example of this is how Russia paid its workers a lot less
Likewise, many wealthy people, including big business leaders, came to realize that it was their role in society was to give back. Due to all the negative responses, people such as Andrew Carnegie were huge philanthropists . They stated that because they were wealthy and were better inclined than most, they should be willing to help those at the bottom. Andrew Carnegie’s, Gospel of Wealth, explicitly stated how the wealthy have a moral obligation to give back (Outside Evidence). Other major responses to changes and the impact of big business were responses from the government.
Between the year of 1865 and the year of 1920, the United States moved towards becoming a more industrialized and developing society. With this change taking place, resulted in improvement with how people live with family and earned money differently. The three major aspects of industrialization during the 1865 and 1920 that influenced the politics, economy and society of the United States are: entrepreneurship, technology, as well as transport and communication network. Entrepreneurship: the period after the Civil War from 1865 to 1920 was characterized by fast economic growth in the country.
Without a doubt, industrialization was one of the biggest factors in how the United States developed. It gave us the means of mass production, better transportation, and eventually the consumerist society that the United States is today. Industrialization did drastically change American society, but did it change America for the better? Did it do more good than bad? While industrialization did lead to multiple social and economic problems, the advantages significantly outweigh the disadvantages.
The industrialization of Great Britain led the world to modern technology because of all of their ample amount of natural resources and political stability. With multiple entrepreneurs looking for new factories and capital to invest in those factories, they continued to show the world they were the leaders in urbanization at that time. While some might argue that Industrialization had primarily positive consequences for society because of modernized machines, it was actually a negative thing for society. Industrialization’s negative effects were child labor, separated families, and bad quality of life.
The workers had to work through the longest shifts and take the lowest pay. Many were not happy with this, they wanted improvement. Supporters began to speak out about it. The move to industrialization changed living and working conditions. Many had no sympathy for the working class, they believed free markets would help improve the working conditions.
It also led to the involvement of child labor and people belonging to all genders. It was only after the Civil War that the nation’s railroads became extensive enough to distribute the excess product created by the industrialized factories across different regions. Between 1865 and 1920, industries began to industrialize with the advancements in technology. The result of industrialization was more economic activity aimed at distributing and selling the products.