Industrialization of America at Any Cost

When the industrial revolution came to America there was a rush of rural Americans to the cities with hopes of a better life and the all mighty dollar. Instead, what greeted them were long work hours with low wages, malnourishment, starvation and poor living conditions. These self transplanted American men were tough, to survive these conditions and raise their families only to end up having to put their wives and children to work. Through the pain, suffering and anxiety of mind and body was born a country that leads the world in industry.
Rumors of a better life and more money in the…