Smith's theory coincided with a long-developing American tradition of individualism and opposition to government interference. America, not Britain, would be the great testing ground of Adam Smith's ideas (Miller and Masur). The industrial revolution was characterized by a technological revolution and a commercial revolution fueled by economic individualism and unrestricted competition. The lower class was transitioning from farm lands to a more secure job in a factory. Despite the terrifying wages and labor conditions, America would gradually improve. Adam Smith in “Theory of Moral Sentiments,” argues humans are social creatures and that poverty causes unfavorable regard. This industrial boom allowed the poverty-stricken to find a job and reestablish that love/belonging stage in their life. It could be argued this led to the beginning of the creation of the middle class, reshaping the haves and have-nots. Private investments and loans enabled inventors and scientists to develop these new technological advancements at expediting rates. Without capital from wealthy investors, many inventions would have not occurred due to insufficient funding, which was required to create their vision. Along with the importance of the creation of these inventions, the jobs that followed producing these goods were just as important, this best exemplifies Smith’s invisible…