How Did The Industrial Revolution Changed America

During the years of 1800 and 1920 an era of time took place that shifted America from agriculture to industrialism which changed America in more ways than one. This era was called the Industrial Revolution of America and during this time America became more dependent on machines and imported or exports of trade .It is argued that the growth of income reduced the share occurring to agriculture because of the low income flexibility of demand for farm products and that this led to a reduction in proportion of the labor force in agriculture (“Lewis”). The robber barons of the Industrial Revolution remained in control by treating their workers unfairly with low wages and poor working conditions continuing the division amongst social classes in America up until the people pushed back and began riots and protests to be treated fairly in society.+
On a social impact labor had a lot to do with the Industrial Revolution. It was one of the biggest factors in the industry for the fact that many immigrants came from all over the world looking for opportunity to work in America. Even though many people, including children, had to work in factories and other work environments where very dangerous. Almost all factories had machines that moved at such a fast past that it was very easy for someone to …show more content…
Along with factory incidents this also put many people in danger of illness due to the pollution caused from in and out of the factories. Weather you worked in the factory or not you had the ability to contract a serious illness due to the pollution given off from the exhaust of the machines and trains. These incidents were very common due to the lack of protection and safety precautions back in the 1870's. Not only where the workers stuck working in harsh conditions they were paid very low wages and some unable to provide for their families on their own which lead to entire families working to provide for the family