When Thomas Jefferson envisioned the future of the American nation, he imagined a land full of small, independent farmers. But, by the end of the nineteenth century, it was clear that America would turn into an industrial giant, with more and more people employed by businesses, rather than running their own small farms or companies.
Using material from your reading:
- Explain two specific ways that American society changed as a result of its Industrial Revolution.
- Provide your reaction to how the government responded (or failed to respond) to these changes.