The Industrial Revolution was a period of great inventions, new machinery, and the rise of multiple factories. The Industrial Revolution had made hard labor easier for the people. Although, since more factories had opened, people would hire children. This is called Child Labor. During the time of the Industrial Revolution, the problem of Child Labor had occurred. Child Labor is wrong because kids did not have safe working conditions and this unsafe practice was regulated by the Factories Act…
dude named Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin and the manufacturing technique of interchangeable parts. Manufacturing with interchangeable parts made the whole system much smoother, quicker, and more efficient. Additionally, the cotton gin exponentially increased the productivity of the South, allowing them to export craploads of cotton. The South became known as the Cotton Kingdom because of all of its success. (Unfortunately, the increased ability to grow cotton greatly raised the demand for…
In the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century the Industrialization in the United States occurred and is where innovative changes happened. This period of time was portrayed mostly by the substitute of hand made production by machine production. Many social and economic alterations resulted, therefore changing the way of people's lives, such as the farmers, working class, and middle class. The society desired for new ideas of manufacturing that a variety of change given, leaving…
Industrialization of the late 19th century changed American society and made it an industrial giant. Along with old industries new industries like petroleum refining, steel manufacturing and electrical power came into being. Expansions of the railroad made possible the shift of people, raw materials, and crops to the national market. Invention of steel plows, windmills and barbed wire helped in farming and ranching. Americans experienced a great change in their life times as the result of…
Britain was the main country to launch the world into an unparalleled economic industrial growth due to the technology, change in production, increased economic growth, and with Britain having a lot of money they could buy new machines and factories. These are just some of the factors played a big role in the industrial revolution that made Britain the first in the country to start the industrial revolution growth that had spread throughout the rest of the world. With technology, the invention…
In the early nineteenth century, the United States' economy transitioned from a primarily agriculture economy to an industrial economy. The new economy was "driven by new manufacturing technology and techniques" (Keene, 268). As a result, there was an increase in the number of goods that were produced. Goods that were once only available to wealthy could now be bought by ordinary Americans. Some of these goods include, clocks, silverware and furniture. Although industrialization led to more…
The Industrial Revolution had many effects on society economically and socially from 1750 to 1900. Economically, people could become skilled workers, technological innovations increased efficiency of trade and communication, and production shifted to factories; Socially, new class divisions formed, new living standards were made, and new forms of education were promoted The economic effects of the Industrial Revolution were tremendous. Many people worked in factories instead of farms at this…
Ever heard of a revolution? What is the first thought that comes to mind? Well, there are multiple definitions of revolution and right now this about how the industrialization, the development of growing urbanization and industries in a particular country or area that brings great change, is represented as a revolution. There are many things invented and provided to the public that have changed the world, for better and for worse. Such as the impact of new technologies, transportation, and…
The problems or conditions in the late 19th century were getting worse and worse and the problems needed solutions. Some conditions where high buildings could not get higher bridges were weak railroad rails were weak so the Bessemer process was brought to America and started to mass produce steel to make them all stronger. The triangle shirtwaist factory fire was a big tragedy but the labor unions pushed for stricter laws in workplace safety. the immigrants who came to our country who were…
Every one of us depends on agriculture every single day. The success of this industry- and consequently the success of our lives- heavily depend on the invention of the tractor. This innovation however, was not always the cutting edge and efficient machine it is today. The first step towards the modern tractor was the steel plow. Not long after that, steam power was put to use in the fields. Finally, one hundred and twenty four years ago, gasoline powered tractors were designed and they are…