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What was the second industrial revolution? What were the key components? What role did industrialization play in the growth of urbanization and class distinctions?
Technology has changed from the late 19th to early 20th centuries (from 1850 to 1914). The advancement in the industrial sector, lead to the second industrial revolution. There were three main components of the second industrial revolution i.e., heavy industry, scientific innovation, and big business. Due to these three characteristics, living and working conditions improved. The main reasons for the improvement in living standards of the people included the emergence of labor unions, cultural changes, availability of jobs, and initiatives of the administration. Industrialization played an important role in the growth of class distinction and urbanization, by providing opportunities for better-paying jobs, making better conditions for labor, and leisure.
What was the Progressive Era? Why did the Progressive Era happen? Who was involved? What were the goals and how were they achieved?
The Progressive Era began in the early 1900s, through progressive reform. It started in the urban area, for returning control of the administration to individuals and by taking a stand against injustice. When injustice and inequality started to increase in society, people like Florence Kelley (an advocate), Muchraker (a journalist), and Robert Lafollette (a republican senator) participated in the reform. The main goals of the progressive era included creating economic reform by controlling big businesses, protecting social welfare through an equality-based judicial system, promoting moral movement, and fostering efficiency.
What changes did urbanization cause in the United States? How did cities change from 1876 to 1929? Did cities improve or worsen over time?
In America, urbanization affected the nation culturally, politically, and environmentally throughout 1836-1915. With the increase in economic opportunities, there was an increase in literature, artwork, mass communication and leisure time that affected the nation culturally. Changes like strict policies introduced by the government, affected the nation politically. While a rapid increase in population, benefits and hazard of surroundings resulted in environmental changes. During 1876-1929, negative changes were also observed. With the increasing population, crime rate increased rapidly. There was an increase in diseases like typhoid, dysentery, and cholera. Furthermore, the positive impact of industrialization started decreasing and the condition of the cities became worse.
Why did the United States fight in World War I? How did the war affect the United States domestically? What effects did the war have on the US?
The United States fought in World War I due to Germany’s decision to resume the unrestricted submarine warfare policy. The incidence of the sinking of America’s merchant ships became the immediate reason for entering into the war. Due to World War I, America became the world’s greatest industrial and military superpower. The late entry of America in the war resulted in less lives loss, and benefits for balancing the economy.
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