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    In the 1820’s transportation was limited and very weak. Western farmers could not connect to eastern markets because rivers flowed north to south and horse drawn wagons had limited capacity. After the 1820’s transportation on waterways was more developed. This was with the help of steam boats‚ canals‚ and railroads‚ they helped to increase transportation and effect the economy both positively and negatively. Robert Fulton and Robert Livingston introduced the steam boat on the Hudson. They then

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    Industrialization was growing and spreading vigorously. Many more people became open to the ideas of industry/factories. In 1789‚ a young British man named Samuel Slayer emigrated to the US and built his one machines and started up the ideas of factories in the United States. Because of this many more people followed in his foot steps. Little later in 1813‚ the American Textile industry was revolutionized. Due to these new industries‚ money grew and was able to help fund more operations. All of this

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    Looking back the industrialization revolution had such an intense effect on the U.S. as a result; some people avow that you can still feel those complicated and vast effects at the present time. Although there were many inarguable aspects that came out of it‚ for example‚ the U.S. became an economic superpower at the same time there were countless counteractive conditions to consider such as urban areas were overcrowded‚ living and working conditions were unhealthy and it brought a negative impact

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    industrialization.Then the shift was made to special machines and factories.This was a win-win situation for everyone the rich made their money and the poor had a job and a place to stay.The industrialization is the birthplace of many life-changing inventions‚ some even impacted the world.This improved farming‚ transportation‚ and industries. This all started because of the British. There are many reasons why it started in Britain for example resources‚population growth‚ and innovations

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    The Social Impact of Industrialization (consequences) I. Background II. The Impact of Unchecked Industrialization A. New Products and Greater Access - Made life easier - Railroads made it easier to transport goods and made it available nationwide - Made it easier to do business (electricity allowed for business elsewhere) - Prices were lowered as goods became more accessible B. Rise of Monopolies - Americans at the time found it hard to compete with big name companies -

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    Word count: 1188 Introduction Ever since industrialization occurred in Europe‚ America and parts of Asia‚ economic growth has been the major focus point of most governments. This quest arose because of the desire for higher economic status and political power. However‚ during this pursuit the subject of personal wellbeing and happiness came about. According to the PEW global survey (as cited in Stokes 2007)‚ it has been noted that‚ an increase in personal well being has a direct relationship with

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    The Glorious Revolution in 1688 was a climax of events starting with the puritan-based rule of Oliver Cromwell during the 1650 ’s. Finally escalating‚ with the rise of William III of Orange and Mary II to English Regency. The Glorious Revolution had immediate and long-term impacts on the English Colonies‚ especially‚ Massachusetts‚ New York‚ and Maryland. After a period of religious and civil war in the late 1640 ’s‚ Oliver Cromwell‚ leader of the Parliamentary and Puritan Forces‚ executed King

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    Industrial Revolution had a significant impact on everyday life in Britain‚ mainland Europe‚ Japan‚ and the United States. The introduction of the factory system‚ advances in transportation and philanthropy had far reaching impacts on the economies of these nations as well. Industrialization had its share of both champions who celebrated these changes and critics who opposed them. While the Industrial Revolution had both positive and negative effects on society and the economy‚ the positive effects outweighed

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    INDUSTRIALIZATION AFTER THE CIVIL WAR FINAL PAPER Name Instructor Course title Date Industrialization after the Civil War Final Paper Introduction The end of the civil war in America marked a new beginning and awakening of industrialization. The sector realized significant improvements that were manifested through social‚ economic and political changes within the United States. Mass movement of people from the rural areas to urban areas‚ increased number of factories and the shift of the American

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    After its independence from Spain in 1821‚ Mexico has had rapid industrialization rate. It became present in Mexico when Porfirio Diaz had become president in 1871. During his reign‚ he was able to install a stable federal government with secure financial and industrial supports. However‚ the vast expansions of both manufacturing and mining outputs encouraged a role of government in the economy. Diaz began to make economical reforms which brought both positive and negative results‚ many say that

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