apr 9, 1865 - Industrial Revolution

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The Industrial Revolution kicked off in America once the Civil War ended on April 9, 1865 and continued until 1915. The Industrial Revolution was a transformation in the way goods were made and sold, as American businessmen used technological breakthroughs and creative financing to bring greater efficiency to their businesses, dramatically increasing the nation's industrial output. Some of the biggest developments were in the expansion of the railroads, steel industry, and petroleum industry. The Industrial Revolution led many people to leave farming and move to cities where they would work in factories or retail.

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