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    first in the country to start the industrial revolution growth that had spread throughout the rest of the world. With technology, the invention of the steam engine made it possible for factories to be built away from rivers instead of needing to be by rivers because the steam engines were powered by coal. With the invention of the steam engine it changed the ways of production. For example,…

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    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…

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    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…

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    The “American Dream” has been a central piece of ideology in American culture and history; the thought that any person, regardless of their background, could transcend their assigned socioeconomic class was among the most attractive reasons for coming to the new world. The transition from agrarianism (pre 1850) into industrialism (post 1850) changed the class structure from a relatively fixed one, making it easier for common workers to move their way up to the middle class. A more complex…

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    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…

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    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…

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    `Steam engines work by heating up water in a boiler to create steam. The steam is then piped into a cylinder, which causes a piston to move. These engines were first used to pull a thresher, which is machine that separates grain from plants. Later, a “steam plow” was invented by Obed Hussey. The name steam traction engine was soon applied to machines like these who used a steam engine to plow, pull, or do other farm work. The use of steam power…

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    Among the first industries in the Northwest Ohio region were bicycle and farm wagon factories, setting the stage for the automobile industry, which would flourish in the 20th century. However, the industrial base was found in the glass industry. Due to the cheap and abundant supply of natural gas and significant monetary and land grants from the city, Edward Drummond Libbey moved his glass company from Massachusetts to Toledo in 1888. This move lead to the birth of major glass production…

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    Child Labor Essay: Industrial Revolution Obviously child labor is horrible. Making children working at a very low age is dreadful and unhealthy. Young kids should be getting a good education, sun, and healthy air. Because these poor children are getting hardly any breaks and who knows if they get any food. They may not even grow because they are in a smoky, hot, factory. Some of the kids can also get sick because of the nasty smoke. The smoke can get the kids and teens sick.…

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    The man who wrote the letter you are about to read will not show up in your textbooks. His name was Guy Goff and this was one of many letters he wrote to his wife during World War 1, this one specifically was written while he was stationed in France during the Paris Peace Conference to end World War 1. He wasn’t a politician and he wasn’t a diplomat, he was an assistant to those involved in the peace talks and got a front row seat to all of the political drama. Goff gives historians a…

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