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Industrialization After the Civil War – Outline only
Industrialization after the Civil WarAuthor’s NameInstitutional AffiliationThesis statement:Industrial developments that took place after the civil war had significant impacts on the economic, political and societal sectors of the American economy. The industrial revolution resulted in urbanization that led to the emergence of the US as a superpower. OutlineThree major aspects of industrializationSocietyEconomyPolitical aspectsFive specific groups that were affected by industrializationThe immigrantsLow pay compared to American workersDiscrimination at workplacefarmersincreased production due to improved  agricultural equipment and techniquesshortage of laborers due to the abolition of the slave tradewomenWomen joined the workforce in the factories (Hunter, 1997).They were granted the right to voteMiddle and lower classImproved living standards (Franklin, 1994).Trade unions protected them from exploitation by employersAfrican AmericansLack of work benefitsNo wage incrementHow industrialization affected the average workerLong working hours Low wagesPoor working conditionsPoor living conditions Lack of political representation (Richardson, 2007).ReferencesFranklin, J. H. (1994). Reconstruction After the Civil War. University of Chicago Press.Hunter, T. W. (1997). ToJoy My Freedom: Southern Black Womens Lives and Labors after the Civil War. Harvard University Press.