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The Rise Of Industrialization

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The Civil War played a big role in transforming Old industries into Modern industries. After the Civil was industrialization played a big part in helping the country progress. Industrialization helped move society forward with new transportation methods, new jobs, and the economy. The period when railroads were being built was a process that benefited many people. Stockholders brought. The authors of the book state “Stockholders bought a share in the company and received dividends if the company prospered.” Roark, James L.; Johnson, Michael P.; Cohen, Patricia Cline; Stage, Sarah; Hartmann, Susan M. (2014-12-16). The American Promise, Value Edition, Volume II, Sixth Edition: 2 (Page 473). Bedford/St. Martin's. Because of the expiation of …show more content…

They built the railroads and subway”, Roark, James L.; Johnson, Michael P.; Cohen, Patricia Cline; Stage, Sarah; Hartmann, Susan M. (2014-12-16). The American Promise, Value Edition, Volume II, Sixth Edition: 2 (Page 508). Bedford/St. Martin's. The workers that helped build new transportation such as new railroads for transportation and subways were mostly immigrants. These workers were dramatically affected by their working conditions. In the book a Polish and Jewish woman recalled when she was 16 years old she worked 11 hours a day sewing and only making $4.50 a week. This shows how little she made vs how much work she did. Being that she was an immigrant it also shows how much work a lot of immigrants did verses how much pay they …show more content…

(2014-12-16). The American Promise, Value Edition, Volume II, Sixth Edition: 2 (Page 509). Bedford/St. Martin's. The statement tells you that working class Americans and immigrants were not paid too well. Being that they lived in or near poverty. They were also called “human machines.” This states the necessity and value given to the workers who held jobs in these

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