Capitalism in the U.S, Necessary Evil or Blatant Oppression?

        In the late nineteenth-century, the United States was faced with an amazing set of circumstances. Industrialization was increasing the country's output and making way for inventions that would change everyday life. Industrialization was also regressing the country to a time when the people were poor and ruled by a few. Labor relations were tense to say the least. This was a result of people being worked for long hours with little pay. Violence erupted and …

…the people were still miserable with their living conditions.         The late nineteenth-century was a time of great change for America. Many new products changed the lifestyle of the rich. The poor people got screwed however, and formed organizations to fight the system. The era of capitalism and big business did not produce enough change for the common person until corporations were fought through unions. Capitalism was not worth the price paid in lives and dignity.