This paper looks into the history of the US and its connection to the events of the world.
Notably, the Industrial Revolution had diverse effects on urban and family lives, social classes and living standards. In this regard, the two principal impacts of the First Industrial Revolution include the rise of factories as well as the emergence of the Bourgeoisie. The advancement and emergence of new technologies and machinery drastically changed the division of labor, with the traditional craftsmen turning into factories to work as professionals.
With the increased interest among craftsmen to work as machine operators, diverse industries cropped up, for instance the cotton textile industry, iron industry and the steam engine, facilitating the industrial factory that became the chief means of labor in the new machines. The bourgeoisie was a new group that was added by the industrial capitalism to the middle class, a class that had existed since the emergence of cities during the Middle Ages. In this sense, this term (bourgeoisie) came to include people who were involved in commerce, banking, and industry, encompassing professionals like lawyers, doctors, and even teachers as wealthy people purchased land. The lower end of the economic scale saw the shopkeepers and the craftsman.
Therefore, the aforementioned impacts are justifiable because prior to the Industrial Revolution era, most communities depended on craftsmen and farming only, before the advent of new technologies that accelerated the production of goods. As a result, people began creating interests in professional fields so as to increase their production and reduce time consuming, a phenomenon that resulted in the creation of a new class of individuals; eased by the division of labor.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- The Social Impact of the Industrial Revolution
- Contribution of the First Industrial Revolution to the Rise of Capitalism
- Capitalism and the Development of Communist Theory
- Geographic Factors to the Rise of Early Societies in Mesopotamia
- The Process of Diffusion between Early Human Societies-Potatoes
- Two Environmental Factors for the US Expansion
- Martin Luther Social Changes
- Eleanor Roosevelt Social Changes
- The Rise of Imperialism in Africa
- Causes, Goals and Strategies of the American Revolution
- Causes, Goals and Strategies of the Orange Revolution in Ukraine
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The text explores the social, economic, and political impacts of various historical events and movements, examining how these transformations shaped societies and cultures across different periods and regions.
- The Industrial Revolution and its influence on the rise of capitalism and social class structures
- The role of geography and environment in the development of early societies
- The process of cultural diffusion through the spread of crops and technologies
- The impact of major social changes on the development of the United States
- The social and political influence of influential historical figures
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The Social Impact of the Industrial Revolution: This chapter examines the profound effects of the Industrial Revolution on urban life, family structures, social classes, and living standards, highlighting the emergence of factories and the bourgeoisie.
- Contribution of the First Industrial Revolution to the Rise of Capitalism: This chapter delves into the relationship between the Industrial Revolution and the rise of capitalism, analyzing how the changing labor landscape created new social classes and economic dynamics.
- Capitalism and the Development of Communist Theory: This chapter explores the Marxist perspective on capitalism, examining how Karl Marx saw it as a transitional phase leading to communism. The chapter also discusses the social and economic conditions that fueled the development of communist ideology.
- Geographic Factors to the Rise of Early Societies in Mesopotamia: This chapter focuses on the role of geography and environment in the development of early societies in Mesopotamia, highlighting the influence of fertile land, rivers, and climate on agricultural practices and urbanization.
- The Process of Diffusion between Early Human Societies-Potatoes: This chapter examines the spread of agricultural practices and crops, particularly potatoes, across continents, highlighting the role of cultural exchange and migration in this process.
- Two Environmental Factors for the US Expansion: This chapter explores two key environmental factors that influenced the development and expansion of the United States: the Irish Potato Famine and the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. It analyzes how these events shaped migration patterns and contributed to the nation's growth.
- Martin Luther Social Changes: This chapter discusses the social impact of Martin Luther's Reformation movement, examining its influence on religious, political, and economic structures in Western Europe.
- Eleanor Roosevelt Social Changes: This chapter explores the social activism of Eleanor Roosevelt, focusing on her contributions to the New Deal, women's rights, and the struggle for racial justice in 20th-century America.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts explored in this text include: Industrial Revolution, Capitalism, Communism, Social Class, Urbanization, Geography, Environment, Cultural Diffusion, Migration, Reformation, Civil Rights, Women's Rights, and Historical Figures. The text also examines specific historical events like the Irish Potato Famine, the Dust Bowl, and the rise of early societies in Mesopotamia.
- Quote paper
- Mutinda Jackson (Author), 2018, The history of the US and its influence on the world, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/429523
