Industrialization In The United States During The Late 19th Century

The United States was undergoing a revolutionary transition during the late 19th century and early 20th centuries. This transition went from an economy based on agriculture to a major industrial power, which was all thanks to the process of industrialization. This period in time was a rapid pace of economic development resulting from significant alterations in society, which brought both favorable progress and sizable obstacles to overcome. There were countless benefits of industrialization which included scientific advancements, cultural transformations, and a boost in financial growth. However, there were costs to these benefits that included environmental degradation, labor exploitation, and social inequality. A few techniques that were transformed by industrialization were technology and manufacturing
Due to the quick expansion of mines and factories, laborers had to put up with hazardous working conditions, long hours, and minimal pay. Due to the absence of legal regulations/protections and the mistreatment of workers, particularly women and children, labor strikes and the establishment of labor unions in the hope of improved working conditions and equitable pay occurred. In the meantime, industrial capitalism deepened the divide between the financially secure minority and the poor working class by accumulating wealth under the control of only a handful of industrialists. Furthermore, industrialization-driven development produced cities with high populations with inferior public services, housing, and cleanliness. Requests for social changes and government involvement to address urban poverty and raise living standards for underprivileged individuals were sparked by the relationship between poor living circumstances and health crises as well as instability in society. American society saw significant shifts in culture and society as a result of