6.1.1 Factors in the American Industrial Revolution
Industrial growth began in the 1800s. By the end of the war, most American industries were
small. After the Civil War, American industry changed dramatically. Machines replaced most hand labor, which increased production. Railways were created and made great transportation for
the goods that had to be distributed to far places. Business activity centered on cities. Because of this, people started moving to cities and the population began to rise. Soon after that, America became a world power.
Big businesses started to come around during the 1870s. The value of good produced by American industries increased between 1870 and 1916. Many production methods improved, and many products were invented. Examples: telephone, typewriter, etc. Natural resources also
played a big role in the rise of many big businesses.
small. After the Civil War, American industry changed dramatically. Machines replaced most hand labor, which increased production. Railways were created and made great transportation for
the goods that had to be distributed to far places. Business activity centered on cities. Because of this, people started moving to cities and the population began to rise. Soon after that, America became a world power.
Big businesses started to come around during the 1870s. The value of good produced by American industries increased between 1870 and 1916. Many production methods improved, and many products were invented. Examples: telephone, typewriter, etc. Natural resources also
played a big role in the rise of many big businesses.