The Industrial Revolution

The Industrial revolution was a period of time when the American economy changed from being based nearly completely on agriculture; to an economy that also included a large base of manufacturing.

What were the changes that occurred during this time? Mass production – Use of Inter-changeable Parts- Large factories replace small shops- Farms became larger as machines helped farmers do more in a day. People left the farm to live and work in the cities. A huge number of new products were available for the consumer that didn’t exist before. Cities grew People were no longer self-sufficient Millionaires were created Labor Unions were formed The USA began exporting manufacturing goods Travel increased

mass production n. The manufacture of goods in large quantities, often using standardized designs and assembly- line.

Grew Food Made Cloth Made Butter Made Furniture Made Hardware The Old Way ? ? ? ? ? ?

The New Way Husband works in a factory attaching plastic tips to the end of shoe laces. Wife attaches the tops on honey bottles

Entrepreneur: Laissez-faire Social Darwinism