urbanization
What are 3 main problems with urbanization?
Overcrowding, pollution, and crime
Most Irish came as a result of this
The potato Famine
This was the first major national labor union that takes its name from medieval times
Knights of labor
Strike
the term that refers to the rapid growth of cities
urbanization
Name 1 way new transportation that helped with urbanization in big cities
cable car, subway, bridges
The part of the ship where most immigrants traveled
Steerage
This union allowed skilled workers and initially did not allow African Americans and is still around today
American Federation of labor
Labor Unions were originally formed for these three reasons
higher wages, shorter days, better working conditions
The term for blending together of many cultures and nationalities
melting pot
What is an enclave?
A specific area where cultures/nationalities would often gather
Overcrowded housing where many immigrants lived
Tenement buildings
Because companies could justify paying them less, they often hired these people instead of men
women and children
Which side (Management or labor) won the homestead steel strike of 1892?
Management
This became a specialized career when skyscrapers began to be designed
architecture
Why did children have to work during the industrial revolution?
They needed to earn money to help their families.
The belief that native born white Americans were better than newcomers
Nativists
Who was Henry Frick?
Manager at Carnieges factory. caused homestead strike to have injuries
When members of a union go on strike often times these replacement workers are hired
Scabs
Most European Immigrants entered the united states through where?
Ellis Island
Why were children considered good workers for textile factories
They have little hands that fit into the back of the looms
What attracted immigrants to move to the united states specifically big cities?
Industrial jobs
what caused the Haymarket riot?
Someone threw a bomb at the police causing violence to occur
Who won (management or labor) in the Haymarket strike?
Management
how much money did you need to have in order to get into the united states?
25 smackeroos