Jonathan Hoffman 9/19/2012 1101 Impact of the Industrial Revolution on American Society The Industrial Revolution‚ simply described as a widespread replacement of manual labor by machines‚ began in Great Britain in the mid 18th century and quickly spread throughout Western Europe and to the United States. By changing where and how goods were produced‚ our society transformed from mainly agriculturally based to one in which more emphasis is now put on industries and manufacturing. Goods that
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the impressive progress‚ the Industrial Revolution was one of the factors that have contributed to the modern society. Nevertheless‚ it was proven to have not only caused the positive shift in the flow of the history but also to affect the working classes leading to dramatical exhaustion of the human recourse. The industrialization was aimed at making people richer and making their lives easier for them while the harsh conditions in which the working classes had to live proved that the reforms could
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The Industrial Revolution‚ which took place from the 18th to 19th centuries‚ was a period where America became industrial and urban. Industrialization brought about variety of manufactured goods and an improved standard of living for. While in Ireland the Famine years began and nearly a million Irish arrived in the United States. Irish immigrants were the first big wave of poor refugees ever to arrive in the U.S. Upon arrival in America‚ the Irish found out that with no one to help them‚ they immediately
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The Industrial Revolution transformed America in many ways. One way is through communication‚ which is where the telegraph/morse code came in. The morse code was very useful between contacting different countries to the U.S. The morse code also revolutionized long-distance communication and helped grow the U.S. The morse code impacted our society by allowing us to get closer and become allies with other countries and it impacted our economy by being able to send and negotiate trade with other parts
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Child labor was first introduced in the Industrial Revolution in the 1800’s. Kids were forced to work long hours and in poor conditions. They also experienced different types of abuse such as verbal and physical abuse. Kids should not be working at such a young age. They should also not be treated like slaves. Child labor has to end‚ these kids need to live a better life. Kids who work don’t get to experience a childhood‚ don’t have time for family‚ and have to work in horrible conditions
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the Industrial Revolution‚ some workers and citizens had positive things about the Revolution.But there were people who disagree on the revolution‚for example because people had to go from the rural area to the city.The thing is‚ people had different reaction about the revolution.For now‚we’re going to be talking the events that happen during this time of history.Also going in-depth with specific details with the positives of the revolution. Everything that is with the Industrial Revolution can
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Module 1 M1 Assignment 3 Industrial Revolution August 28‚ 2013 The Industrial Revolution‚ beginning in the 1700s‚ streamlined agricultural‚ textile‚ coal and iron production; therefore changing the course of history throughout the world. Although the benefits of the industrial revolution are innumerable‚ it also created its own share of environmental issues. From pollution of air and water to the depletion of the ozone layer‚ we are still‚ centuries later‚ discovering
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evolved from horses and dirt roads to trains and steam boats‚ from imperfect and handmade objects to precise and factory-made objects. These changes influenced an environment of factories and very large cities. This big change was called The Industrial Revolution. Transportation changed from horseback riding to trains and steamboats. New roads were invented to help horse carriages travel smoother. Steamboats‚ clipper ships‚ and canals all helped travel on the water faster and easier. They also helped
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Life before the Industrial Revolution was what some might say‚ a well oiled machine. Most people had their roles in their areas of expertise. For example: The shepherds sheared sheep‚ they sold it to seamstresses who pulled the wool‚ then made it into fabric on the spinning wheel‚ then made clothing. Scarves‚ hats‚ and sweaters were made to sell. Everyone knew what they were doing‚ and everyone was alright. This was until the Industrial Revolution started to manifest. Things began changing during
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How Does Technology Negatively Affect Daily Lives? The other night I had a terrible nightmare. My friend and I ignored each other when we were having lunch because we were both busy texting somebody else. I barely remembered our conversation because it was fragmented. After that‚ I logged on Facebook‚ on which I had already spent all my spare time‚ trying to catch up with my 1000+ “friends”. Unfortunately‚ I found most of them I barely know or see. Oh wait‚ it’s not a dream. It’s happening in reality
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