During the late 1800s, the United States economy changed due to new inventions, remarkably rapid growth, and new forms of communication and transportation. These benefits brought about changes with new inventions. New inventions and manufacturing brought about more jobs in different industries, one being textiles. Some of the problems faced were child labor and low wages.
Throughout the industrial revolution, there were different inventions that affected the people in different ways. For instance, the completion of the transcontinental railroad, as shown in Document 1, eased transportation and communication. The transcontinental railroad had a positive effect. Farmers could transport their goods quicker and easier. The railroad provided jobs in iron, steel, and lumber. …
