To What Extent Was The Industrial Revolution Of The 1800s

The industrial revolution of the 1800s brought about a massive change on the social and economic life in America. The massive economic growth brought about industrial growth, growth in population, expansion of consumer marketplace and economic output rose by about 85 percent. Although farm and cities grew together, Eric Foner wrote, “But it was the city that became the focus of progressive politics and of a new mass-consumer society.” (684) People moved to the cities in search of jobs and opportunities. Inequality continued despite the growth, immigrant families still lacked basic amenities like electricity and indoor toilets. The workers had few rights, worked many hours and got low wages Eric Foner wrote, “more than one third of the country’s