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The first locomotive was powered by...
steam
Before the growth of factories skilled workers called ...... were proud of the goods they made
Artisans
Which countries were the majority of immigrants from in this time?
Ireland and Germany
In the North, what did immigrants and African Americans have in common?
The faced widespread discrimination
What happens in a strike?
What was the main benefit from steam powered factories?
Factories could be built anywhere
What conditions did most factory workers live in?
Dangerous, dark, dingy, cramped, poor, polluted ex.
Which group of immigrants had enough money to most West and buy farmland?
Germans
Members of the Know-Nothing Party were anti...
Catholic and Immigrant
What were people called who wanted to preserve the country for native born white citizens?
Nativists
What was one problem with early railroads?
Black smoke and hot embers on passengers, only one track for both directions, or no standard gauge.
Why did workers organize into trade unions?
To improve their their working and living conditions
Why were nativists against immigrants coming to America?
The claimed immigrants "stole" jobs from native born Americans
Why did skilled African Americans have trouble finding jobs?
White workers refused to work with them
Why was the Know-Nothing party called that?
Because when members were asked about the party they answered,"I know nothing,"
What affect did mass production of goods have on Americans?
it lowered prices and raised American's purchasing power and standard of living.
Why were artisans demands met while lower class workers demands were dismissed?
Factories needed artisans while lower class workers could easily be replaced
What was a push factor for Irish to come to America?
Extreme famine due to loss of crops by diesease.
What were things African Americans were denied?
Voting, applying for the army, and public lands schools and churches.
A person who enters a new country in order to settle there
How did the construction of a large railroad network contribute to urban growth?
Rail road connections attracted factories which brought workers and trains made migrating easier.
In which popular factory city did women stage several strikes in 1830's?
Lowell, MA
What section of the country was the Know-Nothing Party most popular?
The North
What was the name of the first African American newspaper?
Freedom's journal
A policy or attitude that denies equal rights to certain groups of people.
discrimination