The Positive Impact Of Industrialization On The Latin American Economy

In the late 18th and most of the 19th century, the Western world experienced a boom in industrial technology. Commonly known as the Industrial Revolution, this time period saw a shift from working by hand to working with machinery to produce goods. Steam and water power developed immensely as well as other machines to produce exports. During this time there was a rise of factories for manufactured products, most commonly textiles. The Industrial Revolution sparked a need for raw materials to produce these goods and to build machinery. Thus, the Industrial Revolution sparked major economic developments in Latin America, and led to the its ethnic composition being changed.

During the process of industrialization in the United States, the government decided to increase regulation of businesses, trade, and the economy overall. In his Address to the Nation on Labor Day, President Richard Nixon placed “some temporary restrictions on our economic freedom in order to create new jobs, to stop the rise in the cost of living, to protect the American dollar.” During the process of industrialization, these regulations were necessary to ensure growth and sustainability. However, now that the U.S. has a sustainable economy and has finished the process of industrialization, heavy government regulation will hinder progress rather than promote it. Historical examples from other countries prove regulation is needed

"No man can be a good citizen unless he has a wage more than sufficient to cover the bare cost of living, and hours of labor short enough so that after his day's work is done he will have time and energy to bear his share in the management of the community, to help in carrying the general load. We keep countless men from being good citizens by the conditions of life with which we surround them. We need comprehensive workmen's compensation acts, both State and national laws to regulate child labor and work for women," said 26th president of United States Theodore Roosevelt as he was explaining how industrialization had ruined people's lives ( Colby 515). Industrialization is defined as the large-scale introduction of manufacturing, advanced technical enterprises, and other productive economic activity into a society. Industrialization is a huge aspect of society and especially in America. After the American Civil War in 1861, a lot southern plantation owners were living in poverty because they lost their land. Emancipated slaves were also living in poverty because most them didn’t have a job, but as industrialization grew in America, more people were attracted to the cities up North. A lot of southerners and emancipated slaves traveled up North because of job opportunities. But this proved to be a horrible mistake. These people were working in gruesome conditions and were exploited. So the question is, what does industrialization do to a society? Industrialization causes

Most people regard industrialization as a positive development capable of generating great wealth and revitalizing run-down areas. Mention industrialization today, and it brings to mind large factories organized with the latest technologies in mass producing. Along with these visions comes the promise of more jobs for the community, higher rates of pay, and financial stability. One can only think of the positive influences on a community that the opening of a new factory could bring, but during what some have deemed the Industrial Revolution, industrialization only meant using machines and new power sources to accomplish a task formerly done by human and animal power. Our modern day conception of industrialization can greatly influence our

While some might argue that Industrialization had primarily negative consequences for society because of child labor, it was actually a positive thing for society. Industrialization’s positive effects were efficient and useful inventions, an easier way to travel, and new and more job opportunities. Over the past few years, the world has changed dramatically. New things were being discovered and new inventions are starting to get even better. It was all caused by the Industrial Revolution that changed many people’s lives around the 1800s.

While some might argue that Industrialization had primarily negative consequences for society because of child labor, overworking and more, it was actually a positive thing for society. Industrialization’s positive effects were that it was a step up for society, and made life easier and more productive.

The industrialization of America affected all workers in both positive and negative ways. One of the pros to the industrialization was the freedom that skilled workers gained. These skilled workers often "commanded high wages and exercised considerable control over the production process" (Foner, 2013, p. 600). The skilled workers were granted what was known as "the miner's freedom," which consisted of rules that left the skilled workers free of supervision (Foner, 2013, p. 600). This allowed the workers to fix output quotas and control the training of apprentices; however, this group of skilled workers was very small in comparison to the rest of the working class. The rest of the workers, the semi-skilled workers, did not have an easy life.

Some of the negative effects of Industrialization seen near the end of the 19th century and 20th century can still be seen today.  Urbanization led to overcrowding of the cities which then led to health problems and poor living conditions.  Cities all around the world today are still having this issue and it’s becoming more evident due to the number of citizens in poverty.  Work in factories was extremely dangerous and dirty.  Although many factories today appear to be clean and safe, behind the scenes they may not be.  A major negative effect of Industrialization was World War 1.  Because of Industrialization, countries were able to gain power and take over countries with lesser power.  The improved war technologies killed more efficiently, faster, and on a larger scale leading to a large amount of injuries and casualties.  The injuries and casualties would have been much less without the advancement of weapons.

Industrialization started because of new inventions, cheap labor, technology, and a plethora of raw materials. Industrialization led to the rise of labor unions and separation by classes socially. The culture of the United States changed drastically because of immigrants coming to America. Industrialization affected the economy because of industries growing fast and creating more jobs than ever before. The rise of industry brought about many innovations that forever changed the United States.

Industrialization brought about new technology that helped reduce the cost of production. Before industrialization manufacturing costs were high. The invention of machines and assembly lines enabled the production of things in masses and this led to reduction in cost, and the prompt availability of products.

Latin American civilization is affected by the geography. Latin America is surrounded by bodies of water. This causes the lifestyle of Latin Americans to be different than others. With supply of the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, Latin Americans have a source of food. Also, Latin Americans have a source of drinking water, since there are numerous rivers in Latin America.

The industrialized world of today can largely be attributed to the efforts of the United States and Great Britain. Inventions such as the light bulb and the assembly line proved to be instrumental in helping these nations develop into the economic super powers they are today. War also motivated these nations to expedite their efforts to grow and production of goods needed for war vastly improved employment opportunities. The civil war reconstruction era kick started United States' industrialization and World War 1 did so for both the United States and European nations. What these nations had in common was the ability to capitalize in the genius of the collective minds of a few individuals. Industrialization began in the late 1800s and throughout the early 1900s factories in the United States and Europe rolled products off the assembly line that would change the world such as

Following the assassination of Lincoln, America demonstrated their supremacy in economic and industrial growth. Several factors greatly impacted growth of the American industrial worker between the years of 1865 and 1900. During this era, however, advances in technology, labor unions, and immigration were the prime influential contributors.

The Industrial Revolution could possibly be the most important event in the history of our world. Before it, people worked mostly on farms or sold things through the market that were hand crafted. This revolution brought about great change in the ways that we produce goods and the economies of the world. While some might argue that Industrialization had primarily negative consequences for society because of the rough working and living conditions, it was actually a positive thing for society. Industrialization’s positive effects were an increased standard of living, better means of travel, and more developed countries with better economies.

La tierra mas hermosa. The most beautiful land. Latin America and the Caribbean maintain the humble beauty of many indigenous regions. The rugged mountains of Bolivia are scattered across graded lands. The Quechua people can be seen wearing richly decorated ponchos as they plant seeds for forming. Weathered volcanic lavas are stretched over the lands of Guatemala, and the heavily wooded forest trees can also be seen in the eastern slopes of the Andes. The azure blue oceans of Havana sparkle as the golden sun illuminates the sky. These humble lands have always been here; streams of people have flowed through these lands for centuries. It is only the globalización that is relatively new, and along with that comes the life one lives in these lands--pobreza y viviendo en el infierno [poverty and living in hell]. The impact of globalization in Latin America has caused a ripple in the lives of many individuals living in Latin America and the Caribbean. Although globalization is not a new concept, the process of globalization has drastically expanded and involved into social, political, and economic changes that weakens the sovereignty and power that helps create policies and reform government institutions.