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By: Katy Roat

Katy Roat — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:59:35 +0000

In general, capitalism works well in the Unites States. The benefit is that, like most things “American”, capitalism provides us with a free market. It allows for creativity, uniqueness, and great success, as well as significant failures (aka a good part of the economy/businesses today). One of the characteristics of capitalism that I like the most is that it gives people an innitiative to work. Theoretically, the harder one works, the more wealthy that person will become. The problem? Key word: THEORETICALLY. Obviously, our country spans a variety of income levels, from the very rich to the very poor. There are some very poor Americans that work extremely hard, often working two or three jobs at a time. Similarly, there are some very wealthy Americans that “don’t deserve” to be as wealthy as they are. Unfortunately, not all Americans start out on an equal level, although if they get a good education, get a job, make good choices, etc., they should be able to succeed within our economic and social system.

I would say that capitalism fit in well with American ideals. When people came from Britain, they were looking for a new start where they could control their government, including the economy. They wanted freedom, and that’s what capitalism offered- the opportunity to theoretically sell, make, or buy whatever they wanted however they wanted.

By: Cole Smith

Cole Smith — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:09:38 +0000

Yes, capitalism works in the United States. It provides the American people with many oppurtunities to succeed. The system began to naturally progress in the early 19th century, because the of the start of the Industrial Revolution and the American people learned how to make better decisions in our market because of it they were producing more. The concept seems to be passed onto following generations and the new generation was ready for the new industrious society because they had grown up with it.

Cole Smith
P2

Sorry this is so late, but I didn’t have time friday night because I was in a car accident.

By: Will Mackaman

Will Mackaman — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:40:29 +0000

Will Mackaman period 6
The capitalist system fits the US economy better than socialism. Hard work is rewarded through a higher income. A citizen of the United States is able to achieve whatever he or she wants depending on how hard he or she works at it; someone’s level of education being an example. Socialism could’ve worked under the right leaders and conditions, but capitalism developed in America in the nineteenth century because of the market revolution and industrialization’s influence on job compitition. However, a drawback of capitalism is that all men are not necessarily equal under the system. The rich typically stay rich, while the poor typically remain poor.

By: Libby Caris

Libby Caris — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:39:49 +0000

Capitalism is a much better system than the previous putting-out system in the United States and led our country to become very strong and powerful. Capitalism helps the economy grow, gives more opportunities for each person to thrive in their community, and gives many the chance to become wealthy and financially stable. Capitalism also led to the creation of the middle class, which is an important part in our American Society. Several people believed it would lead them to the “American dream.” The development of capitalism in the 19th century changed the way many view labor systems and industrialization and largley benefited the American economy.

Libby Caris
period 2 APUSH

By: EmilieK

EmilieK — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:17:42 +0000

Capitalism is a hit or miss principle. For the most part, it worked well in the 19th century. The middle class developed, and the economy was generally stable. Recent events have led to doubt in a capitalistic society. With the debt the government is in and the thinning middle class, it’s easy to be negative. But I think we’ll be able to pull through.

By: kylie thompson

kylie thompson — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:12:30 +0000

Capitalism is the basis of the american dream of becoming wealthy and powerful. It also promotes free enterprise. But with wealth and power also leads to greediness and putting yourself ahead of others. In the 19th Century, capitalism was good and bad, like any new innovation it takes some time to get used to and work out the kinks in it. Although it helped produce new things faster, the working conditions were hard and things were not handcrafted. Capitalism also led to the emergence of the middle class.

By: sadie hallway

sadie hallway — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:19:22 +0000

Capitalism works for the United States. It creates many jobs and oppertunities for people to open new businesses. Capitalism alows businesses to differ so people can be creative and adventurous.It allowed children from farmming communities to get out and see a new way of life and meet new people. Capitalism, however, has its drawbacks. When capitalism first started in the United States the work was difficult. The factory days were long and people often became sick. The workers earned little wages, and education suffered because of it.

By: IowaHawkeyeDTL

IowaHawkeyeDTL — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:18:50 +0000

Dylan Loring Period 2 APUSH

Capitalism works amazingly in America. Capitalism allows people the freedom to create their own business or product. The competition for a niche in the market gives the consumer many products to choose from and causes manufacturers/entrepreneurs to try and make their product or service the best quality or the least costly. Capitalism naturally progressed in the early 19th century because products were easier to make in a factory than by a skilled worker. This led to the creation of many factories and more factory workers that earned money to spend on more goods and services. Instead of farming for food and bartering Americans were working and got paid money. It was and still is a circle of earning money through capitalism and spending money at capitalistic establishments.

By: benkrog

benkrog — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:02:04 +0000

Capitalism works for the United States because it gives almost everyone an opportunity. People who work hard have a greater chance at becoming successful in life. It has setbacks, but the benefits outweigh them. It developed because the master, journeymen, and apprentice could not meet the demands of society. Therefore, a better, more efficient system had to be created to meet those demands.

By: Sam Ward

Sam Ward — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:28:42 +0000

Capitalism works well for the US because it allows workers to reap more benefits the harder they work as opposed to other systems like communism where there is no incentive to work harder. Capitalism naturally developed during the 19th century because of the demand for goods. The Master and Apprentice system couldn’t meet the rising demand so a new system had to arise and replace it.