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    The Industrial Revolution was such a dramatic time period in American history that brought about many changes that still affect modern society. After the Civil War‚ America was in shambles‚ not only physically‚ but also emotionally and economically. The American spirit was suffering‚ even in the North although they could claim victory in the Civil War. Freed slaves were in need of jobs‚ as were many returning soldiers. The Industrial Revolution led Americas out of the depression that stemmed from

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    suburb house was from $8000-$11000. During the 1950s‚ the automobile industry saw growth and change‚ particularly in its design departments. Car companies catered to young buyers’ tastes as well as their fantasies. Auto dealers sold record 58 million cars. Women tend to use the Station Wagons‚ which allow more space for grocery shopping and carry the kids to school. Although conglomerates existed before World War II‚ they became increasingly popular during the late 1950s. Conglomerates are corporations

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    Life in America during the Great Depression Jordan Hora HI 202 Dr. Barske MWF 1-1:50 The Great Depression began in 1929 and lasted until 1939. This was the deepest and longest-lasting economic downturn so far in history. In the United States‚ the Great Depression began soon after the stock market crash of October 1929‚ which sent Wall Street into a panic and wiped out millions of investors. Throughout the next several years‚ consumer spending and investment dropped‚ this caused steep

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    The Second Industrial Revolution began about 1875 and instead of using iron as the main building material‚ steel became the preference. It was lighter‚ stronger and more flexible. People moved away from the use of steam power to a new way of making things move by using electricity and petroleum. This new was of energy allowed homes to have lights at night and street lights. Electricity opened the door to the use of the telegraph and telephone. It also allowed factories and mills to run as long

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    The Industrial Revolution took place from 1770-1900 in Great Britain. It was a serious of many of changes. During this time workers become more productive and prices dropped. They helped people lives at least but some people might think the other way. Because if these inventions weren’t made American might not of had the things that are invented today. But your learn about that next. The was a lot of positive and negative effects during this time. Even though some people might of thought inventions

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    Before the industrial revolution all goods were hand made‚ and transported by foot or horseback. This was a slow process that could take days to complete. The technology of the industrial revolution changed America by advancing the speed and process of traveling efficiency‚ and manufacturing goods. The steam engine was a piece of machinery that used boiling water and steam to push its carrier forwards at a much faster speed than that of walking or horseback. Steam engines can be found in steamboats

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    Revolution (DBQ) In the time period of 1860 and 1877‚ constitutional and social developments occurred in America that amounted to a revolution. Some constitutional developments were the Secession of 1860‚ the Emancipation Proclamation‚ and Amendments 14 and 15. Some social developments were the Freedmen’s Bureau‚ the Civil Rights Act of 1875‚ and Congressional Reconstruction. Put together‚ all these developments led to a revolution. Prior to 1860 the United States was already split into opposing

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    Industrialization Puzzle Activity Significant is something that is very important and people should focus their attention on. During the Industrial Revolution many of the key events were connected in someway. The three most important connections were; factories caused dangerous working conditions‚ unions caused improved working conditions and the working class and dangerous working conditions caused unions to form. One significant connection I had was factories caused dangerous working conditions

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    Midterm essay Antebellum America was a period in American history where the nation was divided in two. The North‚ dependent on factories and manufacturing‚ lived an industrial lifestyle. Cities were overpopulated with people and living conditions were not the best‚ but the ambition to make money in the North brought people there. The South was not industrialized like the North; instead‚ it relied on an agricultural lifestyle with wide fields and acres of lands. It produced and exported cotton

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    The Differences between the North and South During the Industrial Revolution During the early 1800s‚ the United States changed in numerous ways in a little amount of time. The changes that occurred were a result of the industrial development and advancements that took place in the 19th century. Consequently‚ there were both many positive and negative effects that occurred as a result of these changes. However‚ these developments affected the North and the South in great ways. The differences between

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