The Patriot s History Of The United States - 1589 Words

After the Civil War, the United State began to experience an industrial growth that was unparalleled to any nation. There were new advancements among America’s transportation, manufacturing and agriculture industries. While an economic growth was occurring in the nation, the national government was inactive, almost forgotten between all the new innovations achieved during the late 19th century. Looking back at the Industrial Revolution, there are many perspectives of the events that occurred during this time. Two readings on the late 19th century, The Patriot’s History of the United States, by Larry Schweikart and The People’s History of the United States, by Howard Zinn, have their own takes. The perspectives on the history, the tone†¦show more content†¦Even though the new inventions were ground-breaking and revolutionary, The People’s History of the United States were quick to point out the cruel conditions it brought. However, The Patriot’s History of the United States, had a different perspective. Larry Schweikart spoke more positively of the economical situation in America. The wages were â€Å"In terms of that era’s cost of living†¦sufficient† and used an example of what a typical family in Atlanta might earn and spend (Schweikart 435). The perspective of the wages differ from the two authors. Howard Zinn had a negative tone toward the low wages, while Larry Schweikart kept a more positive tone towards worker’s pay. In fact, the two authors collide on the importance and significance of the elite class. Larry Schweikart wrote favorably of the millionaire that rose up during this era. Schweikart wrote on page 436, â€Å"The good news was that there were more of the wealth.† Larry Schweikart perspective on the rising class was that the rich were beneficial to society, with their new ideas and in novations. On the other hand, Howard Zinn painted the rich as corruptible, and greedy. The Industrial Revolution brought new technology that paved the way for the modern corporation. While some believed the top executives of these businesses started from the bottom and rose to the top, Howard Zinn had a