Dr. Abbott's Sin And The Battle For America's Soul

History since the end of the Civil War to the end of the 20th century has changed drastically when you asses America on an economic, social, and political level. The changes between the end of the 19th century and the end of the 20th century are the cause in the way America has been shaped and how American’s think. In fact, industrialization and urbanization, equal rights for all citizens, and two world wars played a major role in the shape of America to our understanding. Although, there are numerous events that have shaped the country since the end of slavery throughout the United States, there are several that are viewed as signs of great change, such as the Reconstruction Era, the Industrialization Era, World War I and World War II, the Great Depression Era, and the Civil Rights Movement Era. Though, these descriptions only scratch the surface of the greater changes, they can be well-defined as events that created America today.

In the late 1800's, American society began to burst with cultural activity. After the Civil War and the Reconstruction, Americans were eager to return to their normal lifestyles. The period that followed, however, was quite different from what the country was used to. During the war, many pushed hard for a rise in industry, leading to an explosive industrial revolution far beyond what people had expected. America's business and economy had boomed, and, as the new century approached, many had a new outlook on life. They were eager to escape the dull regiments of both the past Victorian era and the new urban lifestyle. This was easy for the upper and middle classes, both of which were growing due to the rapid increase in industry. It

A Connecticut minister, Horace Bushnell, once said that the industrialization of the United States north produced a “complete revolution” in Americans’ “life and manners.” The complete revolution that Bushnell speaks of was an era of industrialization triggered by a population growth, an increase in literacy rates, and the development of labor-saving technologies in the northern region of the United States. This dramatic economic and social transformation instigated a series of outcomes, both positive and negative, for the United States during the early to mid nineteenth century. Many aspects of life for United States citizens were changing, such as the growing population in the north. In addition, women and people of color were finding

Many industries like the railroad, steel, and oil industries transformed American society in the early 20th century. The railroad industries was one of the most important since thanks to it, the costs of products decreased and the population increased because food was available in a large variety and quantity. Along with the increase of these industry, also came the rise of urbanization. This is called industrialized or the rize of many industries. Industrialization impacted urbanization by crating economic growth and job opportunities that drew people into cities included european immigrants. Although everything was not quite bright. Some of the consequences of urbanization were poor housing conditions, sanitation problems, disease, and overcrowding. Three issues that Americans addressed in the Progressive Era were women suffrage, public health reform, and child labor. Reformers attempted to solve these problems by forming organizations and raising government awareness.

In the early 19th century rural worker produced their own goods and were very self sufficient. Farm families grew their own crops and raised their own animals and made their own clothing, candles, and soap. They would sell those products at markets for money to buy certain products that couldn't be produced on their own. By the middle of the 19th century, America, especially in the Northeast, became more industrialized. This spurred on a Market Revolution. People were buying and selling goods instead of making it for personal use. This caused big changes in not only the US economy, but in the daily lives of Americans. The incomes of everyday Americans rose as goods and services grew. Inventions such as the textile mill and interchangeable parts played a huge role in the improvements and growth of factories in the North. Interchangeable parts allowed mass production and strengthened industry. With the Market Revolution came an Economic Revolution. This impacted communication as well as transportation. The telegraph, invented in 1837, allowed instantaneous communication and railroads allowed safe, reliable, and quick transportation. Water transportation, such as steamboats and canals, made it easier to move heavy machinery and raw materials. The building of canals and railroads required a large amount of workers. The labor demand grew which caused many immigrants to come to America for new opportunities to make a living. The investment in canals and railroads also turned the Northeast into the center of commerce in America, and after opening the Eerie Canal, New York City became the main link between agriculture in America and European markets. The improvements in transportation and communication aided in allowing Americans in different regions to keep in touch in addition to creating interdependencies and markets.

During the 1800s, our nation experienced a technological revolution. The United States’ population increased immensely due to immigration and to the development of technological advancements. During this time period, our country was transformed into a more industrial nation. Technological advancements occurring during this time, such as the Erie Canal, the expansion of railroads, and the invention of the cotton gin permanently changed American life.

In the period before the Civil War there were many significant reform movements in American history. During this time we see reformers dedicate to causes such as free public schools, legal and political rights for women, and ending slavery. In our textbook we see that industrial change led to a large migration of immigrants from Europe to move to America for a better life. “The first large scale factories were erected in New England, and for the next thirty years, the United States had the most rapidly developing industrial economy in the world” (Goldfield, Page 315). At this time the middle class grew as well. This group led to a large population of individuals who believed that social reform was necessary to provide a better future for their children.

For many, the Gilded Age was the opportunity for a new start, however many women were thrown into a life of prostitution. From the 1880’s to the 1920’s, immigrants from all reaches of the globe would travel to America in hopes of making a substantial profit and moving up in the world. Sadly, numerous women were brought into this life of horror. Whether involved by choice, deceit, or simply because they were too poor to provide for their families, once involved in a brothel, it was almost impossible to escape. The proprietors of these establishments were often called ‘The Vice Lords’. While prostitution was illegal

During the Progressive Era, various groups responded to the political, social, and economic woes that resulted from the rapid industrialization and urbanization of America during the 19th Century. The mass immigration of foreigners and the northern migration of Africa-Americans led to urban overcrowding and competition for wage-paying jobs. Electric lighting allowed factories to expand the working hours and increase the output of manufactured goods. There was little regulation for employee welfare and many men, women, and children toiled long hours in unsafe factory conditions. Expanding communications through the widespread use of telephones, magazines, and newspapers brought the plight of the poor and oppressed to middle-class America. Improving personal economics allowed these reformers to think less about personal issues and more about society at large. These middle-class Americans led a social movement to cope with the problems associated with rapid industrialization in the 19th Century by bettering society through governmental, business, and social reform.

Times had changed, the war was over and new technologies were starting to emerge causing people to change their lifestyles. Many people had moved from the farms into the big cities so they could help with the war effort. Millions of immigrants flourished to America. This would mark a new era in American history

Due to mechanization and more jobs for more people, immigration to America rose extremely quickly, which completely changed the economic structure of America. People from around the world immigrated to America to achieve the “American Dream” (to become successful in America) and with wages and jobs rising, immigration drastically flourished. Factories needed more people to work and build items quickly. Mass production and mechanization led to Taylorism, managing people in a work environment and pushing for as much efficiency as possible. With more people making money, the wealth pool in America expanded to lower classes and American society also modernized. The industrial age improved the lives of everyone, since wages increased, society completely improved. Better housing and higher life expectancy showed how the industrial age improved the lives of the working class. During the height of the industrial revolution, achieving success became easier to accomplish for all Americans due to the rise of wages and economic

The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, known as the Industrial Revolution, were periods of tremedous urban growth that radically changed the country. Much of the growth in urban areas came from rural populations who saw they could make more money in the cities than farming their lands. Millions more were immigrants, known as the "New" immigrants. They came primarity from northern and western Europe - England, Ireland, Germany, and Scandinavian. Many of them settled in the cities of the Northeast and Midwest, where they took jobs as unskilled factory workers and at the same time dramatically changed the ethnic makeup of urban America. These new immigrants, many of whom were Catholic or Jewish, were viewed by many native-born Americans as being racially and culturally inferior. American society, culture, politics, economic were changed during

Industrialization of the Young Nation Everything changed for America once Industrialization during the 1800’s was set in motion. The Industrialization during the 1800’s was a major turning point in America’s history. The events that took place in the 1800’s still effect us today. Industrialization influenced the U.S.’s economy.

From 1800 to 1900, the United States population grew by more than 70 million people, and with many people moving towards an urban life, cities alone grew by about 15 million between 1880 and 1900. The fertile capitalistic economy allowed for the growth of large corporations, and with the various innovations that appeared during this period, the U.S. also began to move towards modern industrialization. This unprecedented rate of advancement also brought in some less desirable consequences, such as political corruption and harsh working conditions. This, in turn, ushered in the Progressive Era, as the country was swept into a new direction by reformers, who pushed for the removal of corrupt elements that took advantage of the failure of

Prostitution has been called the world’s oldest profession, yet it is still criminalized. In the United States, Prostitution is illegal except for the state of Nevada, where only certain counties have legalized prostitution. Prostitution has been criminalized in our society and we associate prostitution with something illegal and immoral because we are taught that it is detrimental to our society. Stigmatization of prostitution is as conventional as any other form of social constructions we are taught to follow. “Stigma increases violence. Various studies have noted a correlation between anti-sex work rhetoric that sees street-based workers as a nuisance or a threat to public order and an increase in violence against workers” (Koster). Fifty-eight percent of American prostitutes reported a violent assault at the hands of clients and as a society, it is our duty to minimize the struggles they face. In legalizing prostitution in registered brothels and for independent sex workers, we create a safe option for people who are trying to earn an honest living for themselves. Legalizing prostitution would result in an increased tax revenue, safer public health, decrease in criminal activities, and less violence against women. Some would argue that legalizing prostitution would be immoral because it degrades the society’s values and goes against the norms. However, we as a society we need to realize that prostitution has been in our society since the