The Industrial Revolution The Industrial Revolution brought the rapid movement of people to cities. Changes in farming, rising population growth, and increasing demand for workers. This led masses of people to migrate from farms to cities, creating small towns surrounded by coal or iron mines to transform into cities. One of the biggest political impacts was the United States rising to a world power position. This impact increased trade opportunities and strengthened the economy. We see time after time big businessmen being on top during this period. They were involved in revolutionary implements that expanded the country. But, to be able to do such a thing you have to be a ruthless, cutthroat businessman, which does not always get people …show more content…
Edison developed direct current, a current that runs continually in a single direction, although there was a problem, Direct current could not easily increase or decrease its voltage. Tesla believed that alternating current was the solution to this problem. Alternating current reverses direction a certain number of times per second and can be converted to different voltages relatively easily using a transformer, something Direct Current cannot do. But, Edison claimed in early 1888 that high voltages used in an alternating current system were hazardous and that the design was subordinate to, and violated the patents behind, their direct current system. He even publicly electrocuted stray animals using alternating currents to prove his point. Edison Electric's merger with its chief alternating rival brought an end to the war of the …show more content…
The economy moved from agrarian to industrial. Consumer goods were mass-produced and readily available. However, manufacturing was not the only industry that experienced growth. The railroad industry grew as the need to transport people and goods increased. In the late 1800s, people in many parts of the world decided to leave their homes and immigrate to the United States. Fleeing crop failure, land and job shortages, rising taxes, and famine, many came to the U. S. because it was perceived as the land of economic opportunity. We see cities around the nation began to grow around rivers and canals which diversified the American economy and boosted the growth of capitalism in the United States. The country as a whole became much wealthier and more efficient. The rapid growth of the manufacturing industry created a great need for unskilled workers. This demand caused migration as farm workers moved from rural areas of the United States to find jobs in America’s rapidly growing cities. The increase in jobs was also a draw for people in foreign countries. Many people immigrated to the United States in search of work and the opportunity to live the American dream. Demographic and economic migration is related to labor standards, unemployment, and the overall health of a country’s economy. Pull factors include higher wages, better employment opportunities, a higher standard of
They moved in the hope of finding better jobs and higher wages and for a time they found those things. Yet in the wake of a long-term decline in manufacturing in the United States, the economic
From 1860 to 1900 the United States quickly became an “industrial nation,” using its plentiful natural resources of oil, coal, steel, and timber, along with abundant labor to drastically increase production of manufactured goods. During this time period millions of immigrants from Europe (Eastern and Western) along with many from East Asia moved to various cities in the US, leading to both a rise in population density in these areas and a labor surplus. The constant supply of cheap labor combined with a strong spirit of competition and very little government regulation led to the rise of enormous “industrial empires” of steel, railroads, and oil. These raw materials were then processed into a vast array of consumer goods, which entered into
This invention also sparked a major increase in the number of immigrants coming to the United States looking for newfound prosperity. For example, by 1890, more than 5 million people had emigrated to the U.S. during the industrialization period (Arrival of the Immigrants). Additionally, the increased economic growth brought about by industrialization made it easier for manufacturers to access other markets and allowed for the establishment of larger-scale agricultural businesses. This period of expanded economic growth and development created more wealth for a larger number of citizens (Berresford). As a result, increases in real wages, higher population densities, and better living standards characterized the United States economy by the end of the 19th century
They used pull factors, such as good wages and the broad range of jobs to lure them in. Apart from the pull factors, immigrants were driven to the United States due to problems in their homelands. Many of these immigrants came from places that faced problems, such as, overpopulation, violence, religious persecution, crop failure, famine, or industrial depression. The influx of immigrants consisted mainly of young, single men who were trying to earn enough money with the hopes of someday returning home. Others decided to stay in the United States and save money to have their family shipped
The Industrial Revolution led to fundamental changes in agriculture, textile and metal manufacture, transportation, economic policies, and the social structure. Traditional commerce was made obsolete by new improvements in transportation and communication standards. This change brought back mercantilist ideas back into the economy. Northern cities started to have more powerful economy than the south, while southern cities resisted to change and still favored slave economy. It was hard not to change to new ideas as they were more efficient and made your life easier.
Business grew rapidly, much of it by the steel industry. With larger quantities of iron ore being transported to factories, more steel could be made. More steel allowed for the laying of more railroad tracks. With more tracks in place, factories could ship their products to more customers. One built on the next, and the Industrial Revolution grew and expanded.
Industrialization played a big part in the shaping of American society. This time period was considered the "Gilded era " from 1869-1901. There were both cultural and economic changes during this time, such as the transcontinental railroad, businessmen, the depression , and the living conditions of the lower class. The transcontinental railroad produced an increased demand in manufacturing since the businesses would now grow and trade in larger amounts.
The rise of factories made things easier to produce. This all makes up the Industrial Revolution. Railroads were a big movement in increasing business and the economy. The idea of the railroad was to connect the east coast and the west coast together to make the transportation of goods easier. Stops along these railroads soon began to expand into cities with more factories and businesses.
Numerous migrants were untalented and willing to work extend periods of time for little pay. Gilded Age plutocrat thought of them as the ideal representatives for their sweatshops, where working conditions were risky and specialists persevered through long stretches of joblessness, wage cuts and no
Most immigrants who came to the U.S had high expectations that they would find wealth but once they arrived they realized their expectations weren’t what they expected. Although, they were disappointed in not finding wealth the conditions in which the U.S was in by the late 1800s were still a lot better than the places they all had left behind to come. The majority of the immigration population anticipation was to find profitable jobs and opportunities. When the large numbers of immigration were migrating to the U.S, it was during the “Gilded Age”, which was the prime time for the country’s expansion of industrialization. This rapid expansion of new industries led to the need of workers which motivated people from other countries to come to
The immigrants had many reasons as to why they wanted to flee their countries. Land by mechanization of farm work caused many displaced farm workers to fall into poverty. Europe experienced overcrowding and joblessness due to a population boom that they weren’t prepared for. The United States had many factors that attracted these immigrants. The United States was exceptionally known for its reputation in having political and religious freedom.
Migrating to a different country can be a very challenging and daunting feat. There are many reasons as to why someone would want to move, but one of the biggest motives is for new opportunities; more specifically new job opportunities. During the late 19th century there was an upsurge of job opportunities with the rise of industrialization. The exponentially increasing numbers of immigrants coming to America each day made it so that there were more workers than there were jobs. Factory owners are depriving their workers from a comfortable work setting and often dehumanize them.
The Industrial Revolution witnessed the evolution of large urban centers, such as Boston and New York City. It changed society from agrarian to mechanical, which further moved jobs to larger cities. As every coin has two sides, there are negative sides to this. Primarily, it caused severe pollution. The environment condition was bad with smokes surrounding them.
With the Industrial Revolution came an increase in jobs. People stopped working in rural areas and moved to cities to work in different factories. Men as well as women were moving to these urban areas. Some of them moved in search of a job.
The Industrial Revolution brought about the promise of a better life. There were many who were able to find employment in factories and construction. This lead to overpopulation in some areas in the cities. Overpopulation brought a need to house the new influx of people The decline in urban communities seen today can linked to the Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century.