The+Rise+of+Industry-rindi

**the United States Industrializes**
====The United States reached Industrial Revolution in the early 1800's, even though most American's still lived on farms. When the Civil War began in 1861, out of 30 million, only 1.3 million Americans worked in industry. After the war, industry rapidly expanded, and millions of Americans left their farms to work in factories and mines. By the late 1800's, the U.S. became the world's leading industrial nation.====

**New Inventions**
====Although natural resources labor were important were essential to America's economical development, the new inventions and technology were also very important. Communication networks and transportation were improved with the help of new technology and new inventions played a big part in new industries. Having new industries resulted in more wealth and jobs.====

Technology's Impact
====**Free Enterprise** Another important reason the U.S. was able to industrialize rapidly was its free enterprise system. Many Americans, in the late 1800's, embraced the idea of laissez-faire (leh-say-fare). This is a French phrase meaning "let the people do as they choose." Supporters of laissez-faire believe the government should not interfere in the economy other than to protect private property rights and maintain peace. They argue that if the government regulates the economy, it increases costs and eventually hurts society more than it helps.==== ====In the late 1800's people became interested in business because of the profit motive. Entrepeneurs are people who risk their capital to organize and run businesses. They were attracted by the prospect of making money in manufacturing and transportation.==== ====Since the early 1800's leaders from the North and South had different ideas on how much of a role the government should have in the economy. The Northern leaders wanted high tariffs to protect manufacturers from foreign competition. They also supported federal subsidies for companies buliding roads, canals, and railroads. Southern leaders were against subsidies and wanted low tariffs to promote trade and also keep the cost low on imported goods. After the Civil War, everything was settled. The Southern states seceded and the Republican- controlled Congress passed the Morrill Tariff. The Morrill Tariff increased tariff rates.====