Question

Henry George describes industrialization as a "wedge". What effect did he believe industrialization was having on society

Answer 1

According to Henry George, the industry is a wedge in the discernment that it is pushing itself through the class system of America, and dividing the people as it runs. The impact of industrialization on society according to him is that the rich gain more power and wealth, the circumstances of the poor continue to worsen.

Answer 2

Henry George was suggesting, that as the rich gain more power and money, the conditions of the poor continue to worsen.