If asked, most people will say that America is the "Era of Invention". However, America cannot claim this title. ... The industrial revolution was a time for change. ... In the beginning, the factory system in America did not produce the harsh conditions and abuse as it did in England, as America was the land of opportunity. ... As America became more industrialized, the conditions did worsen however. ...

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About the same time that Europe was under going a revolution, America underwent an Industrial revolution where they went from being mostly agricultural society to an industrial society; eventually making us the greatest industrial nation in the world today. ... The answer to this problem was to increase production and the workers in America. ... This wouldn't have been possible without this Industrial Revolution, which changed labor in America dramatically. Before this Revolution, business and labor in America were very simple, with most people farming or doing some other kind of craft ...

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About the same time that Europe was under going a revolution, America underwent an Industrial revolution where they went from being mostly agricultural society to an industrial society; eventually making us the greatest industrial nation in the world today. ... The answer to this problem was to increase production and the workers in America. ... This wouldn't have been possible without this Industrial Revolution, which changed labor in America dramatically. Before this Revolution, business and labor in America were very simple, with most people farming or doing some other kind of craft ...

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Business in America was changed greatly by the second coming of an Industrial Revolution. ... Another man that benefited from this Industrial Revolution was John D. ... This wouldn't have been possible without this Industrial Revolution which changed labor in America very dramatically. Before this Revolution, business and labor in America were very simple, with most people farming or doing some other kind of craft for a living. ... These many consequences of the revolution shaped America and prepared it for the coming years. ...

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Some might even infer it in context with a violent overthrow of government such as that took place in the American and French Revolutions. ... It is the latter meaning of "revolution" that construes with the Industrial Revolution. ... There are two era's which make up this revolution. ... At the time England had the most powerful navy in the world and had built strong colonial empires in lands such as America, Latin America, and Africa. ... (Madrick) The Industrial Revolution was a non-violent revolution that produced a great deal of change. ...

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I would begin with the Industrial Revolution, then the American Revolution, and finally with the French Revolution. ... The American Revolution is the time period I feel that most Americans are fascinated by, so I must experience it first-hand. Once I am done with my grueling boat ride over the Atlantic from Europe to America, I will finally be able to see how us Americans protested and fought for our freedom. ... Moving along in my time traveling adventures, it is time to go back over seas and experience another crucial historical revolution in this era, the French Revolution. ... Afterward...

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The Industrial Revolution caused a major change in European History from about 1760 to 1850. ... Iron and coal sparked the revolution. ... In the 1700's there was also a revolution taking place in agriculture. ... Many looked to the vast and mostly empty of the New Worlds(U.S., Canada, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand). ... Also many jobs were found in railroads, especially in the building of transcontinental line across America. ...

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This idea of deism spread to America by way of Thomas Jefferson, who was heavily influenced by the Enlightenment. ... These ideas, as well as the ideas of John Locke, who thought that we were born without preconceived ideas, were used to invent a nation: the United States of America. ... Discuss the social impact (the effect on daily life) of the Industrial Revolution. ... But these poor women were still negatively affected by the Industrial Revolution. ... Today women live with the social consequences of the Industrial Revolution. ...

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One of the most important periods in American history is the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution sparked dramatic political, economical, and social changes in the world. ... The Industrial Revolution also meant methods in production were changed. ... The Industrial Revolution proved to be one of the most effective changes in American economy and is still in total effect today. ... Without the Industrial Revolution the world would obviously not be the same as it is today. ...

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The Industrial Revolution began in England because of their large demand for coal and iron. ... In the 1700's, England was one of the world's leading producers of iron and coal and was considered as having the most colonial power, due to their newly acquired colonies (American). ... In most industries, before the Industrial Revolution, labor was done by hand. ... Another aspect of the Revolution is the effects of it on our present day. ... It changed the way of North America, and therefore the world, forever and was by far, the father of change and evolution for mankind. ...

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It was a revolution which transformed English, European and American society down to its roots. Like the Reformation or the French Revolution no one was left unaffected. ... Meanwhile, Americans offered a significant reward to anyone who could build a cotton-spinning machine in the United States. Samuel Slater, who had been an apprentice in an English cotton factory, disguised himself and went to America. ... The Industrial Revolution had arrived in the United States. ...

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Britain endured many changes due to the industrial revolution in the 18th century. ... Britain was able to mass produce cheap articles of clothing and export it to countries such as the Americas, Africa and the Far East. ... Transportation technology was another key factor in the British industrial revolution. ... A History of Agriculture in Europe and America; Gras, F.S. ... A History of Agriculture in Europe and America; Gras, F.S. ...

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The transportation industry went through major changes during the Industrial Revolution. ... The development of the railroad was a revolution in itself. ... Only a few resources used for energy during the Industrial revolution were available. ... Most major American industries like steel mills and textile factories began to use coal as well. ... The Industrial Revolution was not always a pleasant experience. ...

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In the early 1800s America underwent a small industrial revolution that not only paved the way for our major industrial revolution of the 20th century, but for the revival of slavery and the civil war as well. Upon examination of the late 18th-19th centuries in America it becomes apparent that the invention of the cotton gin, the steamboat, and the canal were all major technological developments which affected American industry almost as much as the factory system and mass production. ... However, the cotton gin, the steamboat, and the canal were three of the most important technological inn...

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Andrew also used his business plans and strategies to put America on top in the industrial era. ... Andrew Carnegie had certain business practices that helped America become an industrial power. According to document 5 vertical integration was a good business plan that helped bring America in front in the industrial revolution. ... Finally on document 6 it shows America succeeding when Carnegie was in the steel building therefore making America very successful during the industrial revolution Another reason why Carnegie was a hero was that he influenced others to work hard and own other indu...

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Andrew also used his business plans and strategies to put America on top in the industrial era. ... Andrew Carnegie had certain business practices that helped America become an industrial power. According to document 5 vertical integration was a good business plan that helped bring America in front in the industrial revolution. ... Finally on document 6 it shows America succeeding when Carnegie was in the steel building therefore making America very successful during the industrial revolution Another reason why Carnegie was a hero was that he influenced others to work hard and own other indu...

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James Fenimore Cooper was the first American novelist. ... The immigrants came to America for a better life. ... They were often regarded suspiciously by the old-stock Americans. ... This led to a modern factory system, and the industrial revolution. ... Transportation Revolution Railroads, canals, better roads, and steamboats all played a vital role in improving transportation. ...

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Following the Industrial Revolution that started in Europe and the discovery of the America's, scholars of the time began taking a new vantage point called Eurocentrism. ... However the Industrial Revolution started in Europe and was one of the key innovations that helped to catapult Europe ahead of Asia. Due to the Industrial Revolution and the discovery of the Americas, Europe was finally able to surpass Asia in the world economy. ... The Industrial Revolution was another part of the puzzle that allowed Europe to surpass Asia as the dominate economic market of the world. ... The ab...

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The early nineteenth-century America was loaded with women seeking better opportunities for themselves. ... With all these strict rules, a revolution occurred to make it easier for women to have their own life and responsibilities. The Market Revolution raided America in the early nineteenth-century and brought upon many changes for women. ... We can all agree that being a woman in early America was a hard life. ...

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Due to such major turning points as the Industrial Revolution, workers were being exploited by profit-hungry employers and public authorities who were not protecting the rights of the poor. ... Then, in 1815, the Industrial Revolution SPREAD to other European countries following the French Revoultion and Napoleonic Wars. In 1880 (lasting until 1915) reached its high peak of European control of Africa, parts of Asia, and India, along with US involvement in Latin America. ... Then, in the 20th century, America began to face only the beginning of hardships, which would seem to never end. ... ...

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The First Measured Century The television documentary "The First Measured Century," illustrated trends in America, during the 20th century. ... I liked the details of the industrial revolution and women in the work force. ...

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History of Labor in America The Industrial Revolution was dawning in the United States. ... Before long, immigrant women replaced the "Yankee" (American) farm girls. ... Labor in America faced a long, uphill struggle to win fair treatment. ... In colonial America, most manufacturing was done by hand in the home. ... To skilled craft workers, the Industrial Revolution meant degradation rather than progress. ...

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Towards the beginning of the 20th century an amazing thing happened which boosted our economy yet caused much chaos throughout America, The Industrial Revolution. This revolution was started by many people and new inventions which helped the business world and economy greatly, but for every good aspect of the revolution, there were two bad aspects. ... At the time the NLU contained 300 local unions in 13 states and was the first union to allow women and African Americans to join; this disturbed some members and led to the branching of the union into the Colored National Union and the NLU. ....

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America was changing and developing a strong economy through agriculture in the South and the West while the Northeast was moving towards an industrial revolution. ... But, it also changed the economic foundation of America with factories. ...

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