Thesis Statement: The Industrial Revolution brought many changes to America after the Civil War, despite its growth; it also created problems for the American society. Adapting to industrialization was difficult and had a major effect on America’s economy and society, which caused a radical change in politics.
I. Major Aspects of Industrialization During 1865 and 1920
A. Technology
B. Business Development
C. Industry Basics
II. Specific Groups that Were Affected by Industrialization
A. Children
1. Children worked long hours in dangerous factory conditions for very little money.
2. Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire, managers locked and chained doors to prevent workers from leaving and taking breaks and more than 75 children perished as a …show more content…
Women became activist for the right to equal rights and voting rights for women
D. African Americans
1. Although African Americans advanced in many areas, lynching was often a communal event during the industrial period.
2. Race relations were more intense than ever. Jim Crow laws were created to keep black and whites separate. The Supreme Court upheld Plessy versus Ferguson.
E. Native Americans
1. Land that was previously given to Native Americans was eventually taken away as a result of new cities and factories being built.
2. The growth of the railroad made transportation of goods more accessible. However, it forced Native Americans to leave their tribal land and migrate.
III. Industrialization and the Life of the Average Working American During This Period
1. Bigger Factories The size of the factories grew dramatically during the industrial period. Factories increased in size in order to accommodate more workers. Although the factories were large in size, they only had a few restrooms, no lunch/break rooms, and no health rooms.
2. Wages Workers were paid low wages. If a worker was late, they would be docked pay or not paid at all and possible fired. Skilled workers were paid much more than factory
I. Major Aspects of Industrialization During 1865 and 1920
A. Technology
B. Business Development
C. Industry Basics
II. Specific Groups that Were Affected by Industrialization
A. Children
1. Children worked long hours in dangerous factory conditions for very little money.
2. Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire, managers locked and chained doors to prevent workers from leaving and taking breaks and more than 75 children perished as a …show more content…
Women became activist for the right to equal rights and voting rights for women
D. African Americans
1. Although African Americans advanced in many areas, lynching was often a communal event during the industrial period.
2. Race relations were more intense than ever. Jim Crow laws were created to keep black and whites separate. The Supreme Court upheld Plessy versus Ferguson.
E. Native Americans
1. Land that was previously given to Native Americans was eventually taken away as a result of new cities and factories being built.
2. The growth of the railroad made transportation of goods more accessible. However, it forced Native Americans to leave their tribal land and migrate.
III. Industrialization and the Life of the Average Working American During This Period
1. Bigger Factories The size of the factories grew dramatically during the industrial period. Factories increased in size in order to accommodate more workers. Although the factories were large in size, they only had a few restrooms, no lunch/break rooms, and no health rooms.
2. Wages Workers were paid low wages. If a worker was late, they would be docked pay or not paid at all and possible fired. Skilled workers were paid much more than factory