Bailey, Andrew, and Austin
The Industrial Revolution was a period from 1750-1850 where changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transportation, and technology had a profound effect on the social, economic, and cultural conditions of the times. The railroads had a major impact on the country. It allowed people and products to be moved much quicker and to many different places. It greatly aided in westward expansion. Andrew Carnegie was able to mass produce steel in Pittsburgh. Allowed skyscrapers and other things to be produced. Rockefeller was very influential, turned crude oil into gas, created a monopoly, and became very rich. Started a fund to benefit the well being of mankind. Roosevelt had a mission to break up monopolies. The labor movement in the United States grew out of the need to protect the common interest of workers. Organized labor unions fought for better wages, reasonable hours, and safer working conditions.
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