Industrial America

Urbanization in the United States took place while they were industrializing. During this period, Americans were moving from rural areas into the cities, where the majority of new jobs were due to the new growth of factories. The large influx of population in these urban areas is also the result of many immigrants moving to urban areas and taking jobs in factories (3). This migration to these areas set the tone for the growth of these areas for the future.

In what seems like a common trend, the Southern United States continued to discriminate against African Americans during times of progression. Despite industrial growth in the South, they still made the African Americans out to be scapegoats for issues and partook in racist activities (5). While the African Americans were given more rights and "control," the whites in the South used intimidation tactics and illegal activities to show their dominance over them.

During this time period, businesses such as oil, railroads, and finance took the United States by storm. Headed by a few major individuals, such as John D. Rockefeller, trust in corporate America and its representatives dwindled (7). Despite this, profits and revenue were massive, as the desire for these new modern industries continued to grow.

John D. Rockefeller was an American businessman who was a billionaire and oil tycoon. Most of Rockefellers success came from his company Standard Oil, the company that dominated that industry at the time. Rockefeller was also a very generous man that donated much of his money to various causes (9). His business practices are also a major factor for the United States goverment setting out to break up monopolies.