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Introduction

Civil war made the economy of United States of American grow unpredictably due to emergency and expansion of technology. Positive impacts were identified as such as the development of industries and transport expansion being the major technological outcome during industrialisation.However, health concerns were also emerging issue due to the population explosion. The paper will discuss the three major implication of civil war during 1865 and 1920 in the attempt to explain other effects on political, social and economic sectors.

The reflection of US growth was viewed in a different dimension. Some groups were affected while others enjoyed the benefits as a result of Civil War. The improvements of living standards, new easily and cheaply accessible products were introduced to Americans which result to the shift from agricultural economy to industrial economy.

The growth and development in US were stimulated by geographical, economic and social factors that enable the nation to exploit its available resources. The major outgrowth after the Civil War was the growth of steel and iron industry that made the economy expands drastically. This resulted in job opportunities to American and hence improving their living condition. Transportation also made the movement of people to the more improved roads and made it easier for access to major cities. The engine system from transportation sector provided inexpensive movement of individuals. However, the unpredictable overcrowding in the cities resulted in health issues due to lack adequate resources, unsanitary and easy spread of diseases. Most of the people in America become sick and this situation was extended to poor working condition.

Major aspects of industrialization between 1865 and 1920

Civil War created both positive and negative impact to industrialization in the United States of American. Industrialization significantly improved life to American people. Nonetheless, it also created some problems in the American society. The three major aspects of industrialization during 1865 and 1920 that influence political, social and economy of United States are: technology, entrepreneurship and transport and communication network (Brezina, C.2005).All these major aspects were affected positively and negatively.

For example, more of the entrepreneurs were characterized by first economic growth of the country as during this period, real per capita product of United States was more than the double growth domestic product. Transport and communication sector played a huge part in the success of expanding the country. These included more advanced railroad systems though the movement of people was relatively slow and costly. Both transport and communication and entrepreneurship created to advance technology in the country such development of new transit system. Some of the problems encountered were the elimination of industry and big business from competition which hurt consumer and workers.

Specific groups that were affected by industrialization

Industrialization affected specific groups by races, ethnicity, gender, government and child labor between 1865 and 1920. These groups included; land and factory owners, children, minority industry workers, meager rural dwellers and US government. Land and factory owners were affected in several ways; their industries especially steel and iron pioneer collapsed, and they also lost accumulated wealth from the economic boom.

Many new industries employed young children who were exposed to child labor and also affect their future life. Minority groups such as black, Italians, Irish, Chinese and Germany among others were affected during industrialization. For example, blacks were ethnically prejudged as inferior and subjected to low paying wage with harsh working conditions; Italian immigrant were allowed only to perform unskilled labor and also both Italian, and Irish become scapegoats for financial difficulties just because they were foreigners. Meager rural dwellers were forced to move to towns in search of jobs and improve their living standards; their land was also alienated, and they depended on periodic employment in cities. The government was also affected as there was an implementation of change in the legislature, governing structure and processes (Hillstrom, K. & Hillstrom, L. C. 2007).

Effect of industrialization to American’s life

America’s life was affected during after the civil war that resulted to industrialization in several ways. First, Machines replaced labor force, and most of the people were jobless. Secondly, the nuclear social composition was broken as the movement was made easier which made both goods and individuals to migrate (Fitzgerald, R. D. 2000).Third, living standards among improved due to the discovery of better sources of energy such as electricity and distribution of income. Also, new consumer goods were brought to American’s market. Fourth, the workplace environment moved indoors which created a better working condition for workers and lastly, child labor broke the traditional roles due to employments of children to the industries. Other effects were the growth of urban centers and many individuals moved from rural to urban in search of employment, the emergency of roads, railways and canals for easy movement (Smith, R. W. 2007).

Reference

Brezina, C. (2005). The industrial revolution in America. New York: Rosen publications group.

Hillstrom, K. & Hillstrom, L. C. (2007). Industrial revolution in America. Santa Barbara, Calif: ABC-CLIO.

Smith, R. W. (2007). Industrial Revolution. Westminster, CA: Teacher Created Resources.

Fitzgerald, R. D. (2000). The Social Impact of the Industrial Revolution, Science and Its Times: Understanding the Social Significance of Scientific Discovery. Vol. 4., pp 376-381. Global Issues in Context. Detroit: Gale