captains of industry
How John D. Rockefeller made his fortune?
In oil in Ohio
What was the name of the notable American industrialist in the 19th century
Industrial Revolution
When and where was the Labor movement
In Europe during the Industrial Revolution
Did urbanization influence the Industrial Revolution. Say yes or not
Yes
What is immigration?
The movement of people from one country to another with the intention of staying.
Helped among D. Rockefeller build his oil refining business. Which captain of industry is being referred to?
Henry Flagler
Name two significant inventions during the Industrial Revolution.
thelephone; improvements to steam engines
What we’re the main issues of the labor movement?
the need to protect the common interest of workers.
What was the causes of urbanization?
Improved farm equipment, increased migration, migration of African-American
What immigrants were looking for in EEUU?
The American dream
How old was Andrew Carnegie when he stared the steel industry business?
Around 38 years
Which natural resources became important sources of energy?
oil and electricity
Who was the creator of Communism?
Karl Marx
Why African-Americans migrated north to cities.
They were looking for work in factories
Where most immigrants mainly came from after 1890?
From eastern and southern Europe.
What was the most recognized purchase of John Pierpont Morgan?
When he bought the Carnegie Steel Company
What advances occurred in the workplace?
8 hours work day, higher wages
How many strikes occurred between 1880 and 1900?
More than 20000
What was the most famous political machines in New York City.
Tammany Hall
How did immigration help in the Industrial Revolution?
Increasing labor
Why was Cornelius Vanderbilt a robber baron?
Because of the ruthless tactics they used to destroy their competition and methods used to keep workers wages low
What led to the expansion and development of the railroad?
Increase in steel production
Who was the first and longest-serving president of the American federation of labor (AFL)
Samuel Gompers
What caused overcrowding and congestion?
Caused a lack of housing, transportation, and clean toilet.
What difficulties did immigration bring during the Industrial Revolution.
The overpopulation of cities