A Large Workforce

                Human resources available to American industry were as important as natural resources. With this it helps make America capable of industrializing rapidly. Between 1860 and 1910 the population of the United States tripled in size. Population growth provided industry with an abundant work force, an also created demand for consumer goods.

Between 1870 and 1910, more than 17 million immigrants arrived in the United States. American Industry began to grow at a time when social and economic conditions in Europe and China convinced many people to immigrate to America. Many seek to find a better life; others seek to escape oppressive governments and religious persecution. Multitudes of people joined the workforce, while others helped increase factories and companies.