This, however, is in complete contrast to the industrialization of America in the 1940s and 1950s. The laws for minimum wage, against child labor and for laborer safety paired with the need for the militarization of America during the war pushed many to work in industry and help their country fight. With the industrialization of America, came the ever prevalent car. The car alone allowed for movement to the suburbs-as a longer commute was manageable-and a sense of freedom to escape the loneliness of the countryside or the stress of the city. The gestation of industry may have eventually fostered positive effects for the American society, its advent and primordial stage during the late 1800s only caused loss and poverty for a predominant portion of
This, however, is in complete contrast to the industrialization of America in the 1940s and 1950s. The laws for minimum wage, against child labor and for laborer safety paired with the need for the militarization of America during the war pushed many to work in industry and help their country fight. With the industrialization of America, came the ever prevalent car. The car alone allowed for movement to the suburbs-as a longer commute was manageable-and a sense of freedom to escape the loneliness of the countryside or the stress of the city. The gestation of industry may have eventually fostered positive effects for the American society, its advent and primordial stage during the late 1800s only caused loss and poverty for a predominant portion of