how important were factores in post america in comparsion with modern day concetpions?

Question

Were factories a big help during the early american days?

Answer 1

When our country was young, goods were piece-made by a single artisan or perhaps a family. Early manufactories (factory is an abbreviation) along the European model were simply expanded versions of the same. The real revolution was Eli Whitney's method of manufacture of firearms parts in such a way that the flash pan on one musket, for instance, would be the same as and interchangeable with that of the next, and the next. Except in firearms, this didn't really have as much immediate impact as you might think (unless you worked there), though it began a crescendo.
The other great advance was with Ford's cars and the assembly line, with tasks separated into steps with workers needing only to be able to do one simple task in the process. This was another revolutionary step and basically defined industry for the twentieth century.

Answer 2

factories emerged as a part of the industrial revolution. The trade unions were started because of the working conditions of the factories. Today nearly all manufacturing has been out-sized to other countries and has definitely hurt America. Perhaps part of the shift has to include the work ethic instilled in young people in order to keep the jobs here.