1. Economic Changes at the Turn of the Century
... employment, which is a positive aspect, most employees were underpaid and over-worked. Many laborers were taken advantage of during this time period, which may make industrial success not look as good as some may perceive it to be. Along with industrial increase in America was a need for transportation, a connection between the east and west. This was the main reason for the building ... of the trans-continental railroad which connected the east and west coasts. Because of industry booming this railroad was vital for trading and commute across the ... much change and economic success, ...
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