Imagine a really hardworking guy, he works long hours, takes pride in his work, treats it with care, and does an overall great job of being able to put food on the table. , send your child to school and be an overall good human being. As American citizens, we must support American workers and ingenuity by purchasing products labeled “Made in USA.” It’s home to some of the most creative minds in the world and a country filled with entrepreneurship. In 1800s America, everything was manufactured. manually. Traders spent countless hours perfecting their craft in hopes of designing a fine product that people would buy. This was the time when American artisans were respected and understood. Later in 1913, Henry Ford designed the first assembly line. A manufacturing process capable of producing products much more efficiently; which means reduced costs for the consumer. The assembly line then led to mass production on a global scale and the demise of the American trader. This is not to say that American craftsmanship is dead, at least not yet. Today, there are many artisans who take as much care in their work as their ancestors. These include artisans such as shoemakers, tanners and blacksmiths. Some of America's most respected companies, like Allen Edmonds and Red Wings Shoes, know this and typically use both craftsmen and machines. In this case, machines work alongside artisans to develop not only something affordable, but also of exceptional quality. Then there is the world of mass production. No other country does this type of manufacturing better than the Republic of China. Many companies go to China to manufacture their products. The cost per worker is significantly lower, and the massive...... middle of paper ...... wages. As American citizens, we must support American workers and ingenuity by purchasing products labeled “Made in the US of A.” compared to “Made in China” or abroad. Keep this in mind the next time you make a purchase. THANKS. Works Cited Clifford, Stephanie. "The resurgence of 'made in US' clothing comes at a price." New York Times international. December 2, 2013. Web. March 3, 2014. Folbre, Nancy. "Not really made in China (or the United States)." NYTIMES .com. New York Times, August 19, 2013. Web. March 3, 2014. “Bangladesh Profile.” British Broadcasting Corporation, March 17, 2014. Stern, Joanna. Motorola X will be made in America." ABC News. ABC News Network, May 30, 2013. Web. March 28, 2014. Peruzzi, Marc. "The United States is losing the arms race." Outside online. Outside Magazine, February 11, 2014. Web.. 2014.