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In the first half of the nineteenth century, economic changes called by historians “the market revolution” transformed the United States. Innovations in transportation and communication sparked these changes. In the colonial era, technology had barely advanced—ships did not become faster, no canals were built, and manufacturing was done by hand. Roads were scarce and slow. In 1800, most farm families were not tied to the marketplace, used little cash, and produced much of what they needed at…

The populace was an essential piece of the modern transformation. The mechanical insurgency is the place home made products were made by machines that utilization to be made by people. Before every one of these machines were made people needed to wove materials by hand. That was a long and hard occupation for the general population. The machines began doing this for the general population and it went much quicker then they could envision. The mechanical transformation soon spread to North…

By the 1880’s, the Industrial Revolution spread in many different ways. “Steel had replaced steam as the great symbols of the Industrial Revolution” (242). Steel girders could support stronger bridges and taller buildings. Steel rails could carry faster steel railway cars. In huge steel mills, visitors watched with awe as tons of molten metal were poured into giant mixers: “At night the scene is indescribably wild and beautiful. The flashing fireworks, the terrific gusts of heat, the gaping,…

The Industrial Revolution in the 1800s forged a path to where we are now in America, and changed our lives for the better. Inventions and technology were made that allowed America, along with the rest of the world, to pull from Natural Resources. Technology such as transportation and factories advanced the world out of the dark ages. Other amazing events occurred that improved society, government’s role in economy, and social problems and reform. The Industrial Revolution started off with…

In the late 1700’s, the Industrial Revolution brought a wide variety of effects, both positive and negative, on the economic and industrial growth in society. There were many positive effects, such as faster and cheaper transportation, many job opportunities, new methods and inventions, a strong economy and capital, medical advances, etc. Unfortunately, there were an ample amount of negative effects as well. Things such as harsh working and living conditions, child labor which caused a deformity…

Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in Europe? The Industrial Revolution began in Europe for a variety of reasons. The main reason being that Great Britain had natural resources such as coal, oil, and gas. Also another important factor was the success of the Agricultural Revolution, with crops being able to grow and flourish Europe was able to provide its people with food allowing the population to grow which contributed to the success of the Industrial Revolution. How did the Industrial…

In the industries during the 1700’s, the steamboats was the most exciting innovation of that time. Numerous commerce ongoing to be carried by sailing ships. Shipyards that were in the American colonies, in New England, also in New york produced 389 vessels. Americans became the world’s best ship builders and boat builders. British markets took off for the American ships. Also merchants prohibit from the english ports, so the industries declined after the war. The more advanced U.S. Government…

Imagine working from the age of six in a factory for twelve hours a day. That’s what you would be doing if you lived in the seventeenth century Britain or United States if you were a child. In today’s society we benefit from the Industrial Revolution, but forget about the people that made it possible. While some might argue that industrialization had primarily positive consequences for society because of higher productivity, it was actually a negative thing for society. Industrialization’s…

Factory life during the Industrial Revolution was unhealthy and an utterly disgusting environment unsuitable for children, not only for the dangerous equipment, but also for the insufficient ability to tend to and take care of the children, even forcing and expecting them to lie in some circumstances. For example, one interview stated, ¨When I was a surgeon in the infirmary, accidents were very often admitted to the infirmary, through the children's hands and arms having being caught in the…

oil to help the factory work. Coal was good for the Industrial Revolution because it powered machines and gave more jobs to people. For example, coal mines. Oil was used in oiling machinery and used as fuel generally. Coal was used to power steam engines, heat buildings and generate electricity. Without coal and oil it would very…