Michigan
During the industrial revolution in the United States, tremendous economic prosperity resulted in social and political unrest. It seemed the rich were getting richer while the poor remained poor. The middle class was forged out of the industrial revolution but would be challenged at this time. Large influxes of immigrants would also create tensions among the social classes. Furthermore, textile, steel, railroad, and automobile industries were growing exponentially, employing thousands. The class struggles was a direct result of the division between labor and capital. People's social lives are a reflection of their work lives. The success of one's career is directly correlated with their social welfare. The industrial revolution created conflicts between labor and capital in the work process, differing socially constructed views between the classes in regards to family and community life, and government's role in the capitalist economy..During the 1800s, the United States was engrossed in the first half of the industrial revolution. The textile factories, such as those discussed in Rockdale, were booming in northern states due to both technological improvements, such as water and steam powered machinery, and the succe
Big businesses in the 1800s were running the country just as much as the federal government. Billionaire banker J.P. Morgan even bailed out the United State Treasury. Through lobbies and greasing the right politicians palms, big businesses were able to maintain their monopolies and power in the country. Business leaders were controlling the quality of lives of the majority of people in the country with little government intervention.
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Approximate Word count = 2705
Approximate Pages = 11 (250 words per page double spaced)
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