From 1865 to 1900, how did the growth of industry affect American society? The percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased. ... Industrial growth led to a demand for cheap immigrant labor.Five factors that spurred industrial growth in the late 1800's are Abundant natural resources (coal, iron,oil); Abundant labor supply; Railroads; Labor saving technological advances (new patents) and Pro-Business government policies.The industrial growth had major effects on American life. The new business activity centred on cities. As a result, people moved to cities in record numbers, and the cities grew by leaps and bounds. The sharp contrast between the rich and the poor and other features of American life stirred widespread discontent.
The Americans were annoyed they were denied representation in British Parliament but were still ruled by the British Parliment even though they lived an ocean away