Supporting details:

The United States, with it's growth of industry, offered jobs and economic opportunities for immigrants

Faster, better ships made it easier for people to come to the country

Many people of other countries were forced into a religion or had forceful dictators and the US offered them freedom

Many people born in lower social classes came to the country where states gave them the same opportunities as everyone else

Expansions in industry brought about major changes such as the rise of labor movements and women's organizations.

Supporting Deatils:

1. In times of economic hardships, workers wages were cut and machines became more dangerous to operate. Unions protested these working conditions.

2. Women focused on being good consumers, although they were removed from the production, they focused their lives on buying products.

3. Working hours were 10 to 15 hours a day for 6 days. Workers got tired resulting in less production of goods. 

4. At this time, no government programs were made to protect workers from being injured and or constantly fired.

1. The country made jobs for immigrants with the idea that they would work for a lot less, causing them to save money.

2. New forms of factory organization, which allowed businesses owners to achieve economics of scale.

3. Industrial profits rose. Expansion of transcontinental railroads occurred.