tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59044564065558289.post8534966079112639189..comments2023-06-29T02:44:41.429-07:00Comments on Your Historical Compass: American IndustrialismCaleb Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329876859999351744noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59044564065558289.post-68767997107657175642018-03-09T07:23:38.669-08:002018-03-09T07:23:38.669-08:00In this place of the American Industrialism you ca...In this place of the American Industrialism you can find the renewable energy sources and the best features of the economy. America is the world's largest manufacturer in the world. In this global industry you can find the general motors, us steel, standard oil you can get the other events here. You can get the economies of the Chicago and Detroit to the Atlantic ocean. With the <a href="http://www.tripindicator.com/city-pass-bus-tour-new-york/hop-on-hop-off/compare-new-york-big-bus-tours-vs-gray-line-bus-city-sightseeing-vs-citysights-buses-tours.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.tripindicator.com/city-pass-bus-tour-new-york/hop-on-hop-off/compare-new-york-big-bus-tours-vs-gray-line-bus-city-sightseeing-vs-citysights-buses-tours.html</a> service you can get the best idea about the European powers.<br />mikonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020457880484119572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59044564065558289.post-39304156558926579952012-04-13T09:09:52.556-07:002012-04-13T09:09:52.556-07:00Along with population and natural resources, one o...Along with population and natural resources, one of the greatest factors in America's domination of industry was the freedom that each citizen had. In America, a man could not only dream of his life goals, he could pursue them. Such liberty was not taken lightly by the citizens of the United States. Men grasped their opportunities, and some rose to positions of power. With the knowledge that they could pursue their dreams, people were inspired to be their best. Great scientists, inventors, and businessmen, along with others, excelled in their fields, bringing our nation to the domination of global industrialism. <br /><br />-JuliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59044564065558289.post-41524998289484538622012-03-18T18:59:00.117-07:002012-03-18T18:59:00.117-07:00An important part of the industrialism that still ...An important part of the industrialism that still plays a huge role today were (and still are) labor unions. Labor unions were a very influential part in creating the new feeling of industrialism in America. They allowed people to learn to fight for their “working rights” since the conditions in the factories of that time were so terrible. It could be said that the poor conditions were used to save money for the factory and allow for more development, but the small money that would be gained is far less important than the health and safety of employees. They started an idea of demanding rights for employees. While labor unions now create images of powerful, ruling, over demanding empires; they were a necessary part of industrialism that’s still around today.Noah Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13372523731727526947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59044564065558289.post-46322202037353043172012-03-18T13:34:42.569-07:002012-03-18T13:34:42.569-07:00Well, as you said, the reasons why the US was such...Well, as you said, the reasons why the US was such a big manufacturer was because of immigrants, the War, tariffs, great businessmen, natural resources, and size (in population and massiveness). I think another possible factor was the determination, and later, the unity of the nation that resulted after the Reconstruction. That, along with the growing population, led the nation to grow in their development as a nation and as an economy. Without these, things commonly debated such as tariffs, immigrants, and natural resources could have not been utilized, preventing their benefits.Ƶachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620213428492327493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59044564065558289.post-11429250026559258942012-03-18T10:49:14.465-07:002012-03-18T10:49:14.465-07:00What events took place that led America to the for...What events took place that led America to the forefront? I believe that some events were freedom from Britain, completion of the transcontinental railroad and the space race. Freedom from Britain was important because if we were not free, the US could never have grown because they would have been under rule from Britain. The completion of the transcontinental railroad was important because it allowed Americans to travel across the country, allowing the western states to collaborate with the Eastern states, which so allowed the economy to prosper because the products from the Western states could go to the Eastern states. Finally, the Space Race was a major event that led America to the forefront because:<br />1. It created many jobs. <br />2. It led to many inventions, including epoxy, fiberglass cloth, Teflon, Nonstick cooking spray, Kevlar, Nomex, and Mylar. Many of these inventions are used nowadays, and also it led to the invention of model rocketry. :)<br />3. It created a huge economic jump because NASA had to buy billions of dollars worth of materials from privately owned companies. <br /> <br />3.blackbrandthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00664454293089807115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59044564065558289.post-75675411326046957742012-03-12T12:40:22.797-07:002012-03-12T12:40:22.797-07:00I agree with what you say about America's inge...I agree with what you say about America's ingenious spirit, however, I am not certain I understand your thinking on the point "Higher standard of living". At this time in America, much of the industrial revolution was fueled by immigrants, who came from slumish villages where you never could obtain an education, no one else in the village had the knowledge to even try to help you if you had any spare time you were not starving. America to them was almost a fairyland, the government actually had to care for the people, even if they did a crummy job of it, it was not totally corrupt. These growing number of people did not have a high standard at all, they were happy with where they were. Of course, a bit more money and food would have been welcome, however, this was still better than what they had come from. I believe you meant something more along the lines of wanting to be the best they could, or the pursuit of happiness.<br />:-)<br />~hannahAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05830848860270010253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59044564065558289.post-20524157878006540122012-03-12T12:30:43.087-07:002012-03-12T12:30:43.087-07:00One of the many factors that contributed to Americ...One of the many factors that contributed to American Industrialism is the American Dream. In the Founding Documents it states very clearly "the pursuit of happiness". America is was one of the only countries that gives people the potential to do and be anything they desire. For example, if you wanted to be President, there were no social restrictions except that you be born an American Citizen, you did not have to be rich, or be related to the previous President or even anyone famous, this system gave many people the drive to want to excel and be the best. Of course, this idea did not only pertain to office-holders, Andrew Carnegie began as a minimum wage child-laborer,and his company was bought for 300 million dollars. When people have the ability to be the best, someone will always rise up and be their best and sometimes succeed in being the best in America and even the world. That is one of the many reasons that fueled the industrial revolution.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05830848860270010253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59044564065558289.post-49831703801962986342012-03-11T22:53:59.086-07:002012-03-11T22:53:59.086-07:00The post Civil War population growth also made a c...The post Civil War population growth also made a contribution to American Industrialism. America's population almost tripled after the war, leading to an increasing need for goods, services and more land to settle and make use of. Many people headed West to take advantage of the surplus of natural resources that would be used to help spur the growth of American industrialism. This westward expansion also led to the expansion of railroads from the Atlantic to the Pacific.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17117559616522622773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59044564065558289.post-14408337462850057792012-03-11T14:47:51.303-07:002012-03-11T14:47:51.303-07:00There are two other reasons that I can think of th...There are two other reasons that I can think of that contributed to American industrialism: America's ingenious spirit, and a high standard of living. Obviously an ingenious spirit led to inventions which increased productivity or led to new materials and products, while a high standard of living led to people having the time and money to invest in new products.Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02651988062728445960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59044564065558289.post-39592732887608607572012-03-09T14:03:56.834-08:002012-03-09T14:03:56.834-08:00You always come up with interesting topics. Thank...You always come up with interesting topics. Thank you. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59044564065558289.post-30773883967526441012012-03-08T12:06:19.104-08:002012-03-08T12:06:19.104-08:00The steam engine was the machine that replaced the...The steam engine was the machine that replaced the water mill engine. Steam pressure can be harnessed and applied to multiple gears which can power saws, drills, and wheels. The first locomotive, "Tom's Thumb," was also steam powered. So yes, the steam engine was a large factor in the industrial equation.Caleb Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329876859999351744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59044564065558289.post-40339057738952762472012-03-06T11:14:47.706-08:002012-03-06T11:14:47.706-08:00Just the fact that we had the freedom invent serve...Just the fact that we had the freedom invent serves as a big reason, I think. I remember Mr. Ken O'Connor saying that the steam engine was one of the biggest reasons for American industrialism. But I don't quite remember why. Maybe you know?ErinChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01607049256486109855noreply@blogger.com