Beginnings And Growth Of Industrial America (1960)

In the late 18th century, the U.S. was primarily an agricultural nation reliant on imports for manufactured goods. Early American industry was limited to small-scale, home-based production until the Embargo Act of 1807 and the War of 1812 spurred local manufacturing. Key developments included Slater’s Mill, which marked the start of the textile industry, and the introduction of powered machines, leading to the Industrial Revolution. The rise of factories brought about significant changes, including the movement of rural populations to cities and a wave of immigration that fueled industrial growth. Despite increased production and lower prices, factory workers faced long hours and poor conditions. By the 1860s, steam power and coal became vital, further advancing industrialization and transforming America into a manufacturing powerhouse.

Keywords
Industrial Revolution, early American industry, Slater’s Mill, textile manufacturing, factory system, immigration, steam power, coal, urbanization, manufacturing

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