Out of the farms...
Immigration
Negative FX
Industries and the men who owned them
100
This made work on the farms faster but reduced the need for laborers. (e.g. the reaper)
What is mechanization.
100
Immigrants would pass though this island to become U.S. citizens.
What is Ellis Island?
100
Because parents did not make enough to support their family, this negative impact started.
What is Child Labor?
100
This industry is centered in Detroit, Michigan. Also known as the "Motor City"!
What is the automobile industry?
200
Thanks to the growth in this, Americans moved to cities to find work in factories.
What is industry/industrialization.
200
This woman created Settlement Houses, like the Hull House, to help immigrants.
Who is Jane Addams?
200
The negative effect seen here.
What is pollution?
200
Using the Bessemer process, Andrew Carnegie became the captain of this industry.
What is steel?
300
This railroad connected factories with farms and markets.
What is the Transcontinental Railroad?
300
Immigrants moved to America because they faced persecution for their beliefs in their home country.
What is religious freedom?
300
Workers would often lose life or limb working in factories. Ouch!
What are unsafe/dangerous working conditions.
300
This wealthy tycoon was the Captain of the oil industry.
Who is John D. Rockefeller?
400
This group of people from out of the country worked in factories and industries.
What are immigrants?
400
Such as Boss Tweed, these corrupt individuals bribed immigrants for votes.
What are political machines?
400
Immigrant laborers thought they were lucky to work these hours for this much pay.
What are long hours and low wages?
400
This railroad baron used his wealth to start a new university in Tennessee.
Who is Cornelius Vanderbilt?
500
Factories were often located near methods of transportation, such as these.
What are rivers and railroads?
500
This Act was the first major law to restrict immigration.
What was the Chinese Exclusion Act?
500
Robber Barons would buy out their competition and charge high prices for their product. Unfair!
What are monopolies?
500
Although they were known as "Captains of Industry," they were also known by this insulting term for their ruthless business practices.
What are Robber Barons?