The Industrial Revolution in North America

The Bessemer process had an impact not only on on the manufacturing system, but largely in the US economy. The mass production allowed for, the possibility to use steel in the construction of buildings, bridges, and railroad lines. These infrastructures were crucial to the success of the US economy as it migrated to a free enterprise economy. Each of these innovations and developments increased productivity, and was the backbone behind the the growth that occured during the Gilded age. Newly created jobs were meeting the demand from the population

After the Civil War, the United States particularly New York, built many factories that increased the population and the number of workers. Both revolutions caused a positive change in the United States, even though there were a few problems with the growth in factories causing workers to work long hours for low wages. At the end, the United States came out successful and became the leading industrial power in the 1900s.

Another item that also sped up the process was the discovery of oil. During this time, there was also discovery of airplane. In fact this technological advances were important in the transformation of the American economy was because each of them played a major role in speeding up the grown of economy. The production of steel and iron though the “Bessemer Process” helped to produce the products in a large amount which was used to build the skyscrapers. The railroads had influenced the American economy growth in a huge impact in a way that, it helped in transportation, easy access of raw materials to markets and factories.

This new method of manufacturing goods exponentially increased the economy of Britain as new machines were introduced. These new machineries enabled cheaper labor and mass production of goods at lower costs, a... ... middle of paper ... ... Heath, 1983. Print. 3) "British Industrial Revolution." British Industrial Revolution.

The numerous inventions led to the radically increasing American economy. There would be more export of goods which would mean higher flow of money into the economy to boost the value of the American dollar. Mass production was cheap and it meant more goods can be produced, resulting in more pr... ... middle of paper ... ...e busy cities and worked in the manufacturing and textile industries because the jobs altered from self – production to mass production. By constructing the road to a colossal economy, developing countless jobs with a better work ethic, and making life easier with innovative inventions, the American Industrial Revolution was a blessing to America’s progression. Inventions starting from the cotton gin by Eli Whitney to the Model T invented by Henry Ford, the American lives and economy changed drastically.

(Merriman, 2010, 559) It is evident that the Industrial Revolution had a great impact on the lives of many throughout the European continent. Even though some may oppose the changes that sparks the industrial process in Great Britain, it is clear that the benefits of the Industrial Revolution advanced from the introduction of machinery in the textile industry, the ownership of businesses and the economic shift of urbanizing towns. Because of the growth during Industrial Revolution people began to live better. The process of industrializing brought new opportunities that advanced the lives of owners as well as workers. It’s through this era that came many great inventions that have afforded us some the luxuries we have today in manufacturing.

The railroads became extremely popular and useful during the 1800’s to millions of people and other large companies. Although there were many indu... ... middle of paper ... ...iling industry and the expansion of the west. The railroads helped these industries expand their territories which not only brought wealth to the large companies but, it also helped create jobs for many people. The railroad industry became an important gateway for immigrants because it introduced them to different opportunities of work and living. The railroad industry also helped to pour money into America’s economy.

Also, many new forms of transportation and communication were developed and improved. Agriculture became industrialized by teaming up with some industries to produce the needs of Americans and many immigrants. This event helped the U.S.’s population and economy to grow, even though it had some malicious things that went on it was still more positive than negative. The British were the first to have an Industrial Revolution (US History). The first industrial revolution started in Great Britain during the 18th century.

This first step in industrialization in the United States had a large impact on how people ran their businesses, and was one of the first steps on the road to America’s industrial revolution. The cotton and textile industry was more profitable again, and other industries began to invent and utilize machines to make their businesses more lucrative ... ... middle of paper ... ...and people were generally happy with where they were in the work ladder. Factory workers became a part of the quickly growing “middle class,” the gap of people living between the poor and the wealthy. This middle class eventually became the most populated class in our country, and it can be accredited to the industrialization period in the United States. These workers could now support their families with the money earned despite a lack of education or experience, something that wouldn’t have been possible before this crucial period in the United States.

Contributing to life in Britain by making products and goods more affordable to common citizens and boosting the national economy, the growth of industrialization had an overall upbeat effect on the historical past. Equally, the renovated social class divisions altered the existing layout of ancient civilizations. Seeing that industrialization was benefiting Great Britain, many other countries soon began to replicate the prosperous routine. Industrial developments in the United States and continental Europe were inspired by the booming success of industrialization in relationship to Great Britain’s economy, political state, and social class divisions.