Causation in Industrial Growth

During the late 19th century, the United States experienced significant economic growth and industrialization, leading to the rise of new social and economic classes. This change had profound impacts on American society, including shifts in labor conditions, urbanization, and immigration.

Using evidence from this period, explain one major cause of the increase in industrial growth in the United States. In your response, focus on the economic, social, or technological factors that contributed to this transformation.