Industrialization In New York City

After the end of the Civil War, industrialization and urbanization blossomed and changed the nation. Instead of presidential power, men were aiming to be industrial tycoons for their wealth and power. To the people, these capitalists were regarded as either admirable “captains of industry” or corrupt “robber barons”. Even though to some people they may seem like “captains of industry”, but they were actually corrupt “robber barons” for several reasons regarding corruption, employee issues, and matters of the social classes.

Industrialization led to the rise of big businesses at the expense of the worker. Factory laborers faced long hours, low wages, and unsanitary conditions. The large corporations protected themselves by allying with political parties. The parties, in turn, were controlled by party leaders, rather than by the members. Many people felt that all power rested with the politicians and businessmen. Reformers known as Progressives attempted to undo the problems caused by industrialization. The Progressive movement sought to end the influence of large corporations, provide more rights and benefits to workers, and end the control possessed by party leaders. At the national level, Progressivism centered on defeating the power of large businesses.

Before the Industrial revolution people knew very little about the world and were used to making whatever they needed with their hands. Life was quiet because there was no machinery to make any noise. No one traveled very far on a regular basis because there was no way for rapid transportation and there were no clocks, people just used the rise and setting of the sun. When the Industrial revolution started, the nine to five job life style emerged as well and life changed for everyone.

The last aspect is political, the political aspect of the politics reflected to the business and not to the poor urban people or to the working class. The Federal, State, and local politicians gave land grants and government contracts to their friends and supporters for public works (Schultz, 2013). The political corruption was a big problem during the Industrialization because businessmen took their agendas to the politicians whom the businessmen exchanged for cash or stock to obtain a land grant, but with the exchanges that turned into a public scandal which became The Credit Mobilier Scandal (Schultz, 2013). The political aspect in the Industrialization era was a lot of scandal’s and a lot of bribing people of their money.

As the age of Reconstruction ended, the Gilded Age of big businesses began in the United States and with it came new jobs and goods for Americans. When new corporations became more successful, it made an immense impact on the economy, the political system and the lives of citizens. Economically, the cost of food and living went down significantly as well as a surplus of jobs. Political leaders were corrupted by big business as their decisions and laws were influenced by the wealthy class’ bribes and stealing from the common man. Though mass production allowed goods to be made quicker and in greater quantity, the workers’ horrible working conditions and remarkably long hours caused the creation of unions and strikes. Despite the great effect big business had on the economy in the Gilded Age through the decline in the cost of food and fuel, the daily lives of average working-class citizens were negatively impacted by long hours, horrid working conditions leading to unions and a corrupted political system.

Industrialization and urbanization that happened in America after the civil war, is a good manifestation that the country was moving along the right path. After the war, progress in terms of investments, industrialization and urbanization was inevitable. After the civil war in America, people from the south who had been displaced and the people who were free could now move to the west to work in the cattle drives, fight the Indians and also begin a new life as farmers. Social Darwinism philosophy was adopted, and everyone believed that the poor had the right to be rich. The paper will focus on the right path that the country followed in the feudalism period between 1865 and 1914 when the country became a feudal society based on the capital and not on the land.

April 8, 2012 was the Sunday that Easter was celebrated that year. This date will also be forever remembered as the day that Lieutenant Robert Neary and Firefighter Daniel Sweeney lost their lives at the Thomas Buck Hosiery Factory fire in Philadelphia, PA. Since William Penn first founded the city of Philadelphia in 1682, it has been an evolving and growing city, from a 17th century colonial city to the capital of the United States during the American Revolution. The industrial revolution of the 19th century transformed the green fields of lower Kensington, a section of Philadelphia, to a mixture of homes and mills by 1875.

Industrialization took place in American society between 1865 and 1914 in a time period known as the Gilded Age. During this period, the American economy had changed dramatically. For example, factories were producing a mass production of goods. Many Americans were able to obtain more goods for a lower price. The factories were worked on by the working class and the poor. The workers were able to produce new inventions that would change the way Americans lived in society. These new inventions would result in immigrants coming to the United States both for job opportunities and to live a better life. In addition, the new inventions had a positive impact on the Industrialists. One example of an industrialist is John D Rockefeller. Rockefeller made a fortune in the oil industry. Rockefeller used horizontal integration to purchase many other oil industries into one Standard Oil Company. Rockefeller was one of the wealthiest men in America during this time. However, the mass production of goods and new inventions had a negative impact on the poor and the working class. For instance, the workers had to work long hours in the factories under poor conditions for little pay. During this time, this was considered a sweatshop. Additionally, workers had to live in towns close to the factory known as a company town. This town consisted of the company, housing, and stores for people to shop. Many of the people who lived in these towns were poor due to the low wages in the factories. Also,

The new industrial America brought changes everyone’s lives in the United States. Lots of new inventions were being invented. The increase in natural resources, creative ideas, and growing markets are what fueled this monumental industrial boost along with technological advancements. The Industrial Revolution in the United States took place in the early 1800’s in the northeast, in the New England region. There are many historical figures to thank for their innovative and revolutionary ideas such as John D. Rockefeller, Henry Ford, Alexander Graham Bell, and Thomas Edison.

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.

The political machines were detrimental to the turn of the century in American Society. Bosses used naturalization for personal gain of votes and support, had complete control over money and the cities, and corrupted governments. Thus, political machines did not benefit American society.

One major example of a change in politics through industrialization was the Gilded Age, which occurred from 1865-1900. Just like today, the major parties during the Gilded Age were the Republicans and Democrats. The Republicans were mainly in the north and they believed in the theory that we should shield domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing on all imports. The Democrats were Catholic-based, included poorer farmers, and people who favored earning money from hard work. Politics were very corrupt because once either party would win the election, they gave government jobs to their supporters as a reward. One important principle in the Gilded Age was the idea of Laissez Faire, which basically said that the government needed to leave the new business of industry alone and not become involved politically. Laissez Faire capitalism provides the opportunity for superior individuals to work their way up to the top in the business ladder. Laissez Faire capitalism states that the government’s regulation of industry and business is holding back America’s chance at economic growth and production. Finally, throughout the transition from agrarianism to industrialization, the theory of Social Darwinism came into effect. This theory describes the close competition between men in economic society and how those who are superior skill workers in industry and

We live in a world controlled by an invisible yet very present force that shapes the way we live our daily lives. With industry as its host and technology as the blood being pumped into its heart, it is a force powerful enough to bend politics to fit its needs. Capitalism; a method of industry where production and distribution are privately or corporately owned, its operation grows through profits, exploitation of labor, and extinguishing competition. During the Industrial Revolution technology was on the global stage. Factories and machines are built in existing cities producing and distributing mass goods on a global scale. Over time this fast production of goods would replace the old agricultural economy to a modern urban economy. Today the revolution is praised for creating a global trade market while surging us into a world of technology.

Mark Twain once called Industrialization an, “Era of incredible Rottenness.” Industrialization had both negative effects and positive effects on city life. While big businesses thrived, the gap between the rich and poor grew larger day by day. Progressive reformers sought to close this gap and bring together the nation.

America has been expanding and growing since its birth out of Great Britain. The Industrial Revolution has been an influence in the American life since it first in the 1700s. “Most families did not have enough to sell at the market- they had just enough for their own needs.” Up until the factories started booming and employment rates skyrocketed, people really couldn’t become wealthy and live a decent life. As the ways of farming grew the English at the time began to use up more and more land efficiently. “Unusable swamplands could be drained and used for crops.” That’s absolutely amazing that in this era they could turn swamps into areas to raise more crops so they can naturally make more money at the markets and become a bit wealthier. Farming is one of the most important lively hoods of mankind; no matter what argument anyone tries to make. If we didn’t have farming and agricultural production we wouldn’t have all the different sorts of food products we do, nor would they be as abundant. Life would be like it was before the Industrial Revolution came about and most of us would still be growing our own food and barely scraping by in life. With all this agricultural expansion of the time population in England start expanding drastically as well. Thanks to population growth people started to worry more about new inventions and producing stuff for us to make our day to day lives easier than we could have ever before. With all the technological advancements leading up to