BIG BUSINESS
a large labor supply, an abundance of natural resources, and the construction of new railroads contributed to
Growth of Industry and business
The Increase of people moving from from the farms to cities
Urbanization
The term "robber barons" was used during the Gilded Age to characterize
leaders of big business
The theory of Social Darwinism was often used to justify the
formation of business monopolies
The belief and policy protecting native born citizens from immigrants
Nativism
During the late 1800s, the use of child labor in United States factories was most opposed by
labor unions
Industrialists of the late 1800s contributed most to economic growth by
STARTING CORPORATIONS
What was the name of the large immigration center in New York Harbor?
Ellis Island
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, where did most of the immigrants to the United States settle?
urban areas of the Northeast
During the late 1800's, why did the corporate form of business organization became increasingly important?
because corporations could generate large amounts of capital with limited liability for investors
Two results of the Industrial Revolution in the United States
Immigration increased, Urbanization increased, Unions developed, Better working conditions for workers, Corporations, Monopolies, and trusts were formed
Which Movie chronicles the life of Italian Immigrant Vito Andolini?
Godfather 2