Industrial Revolution Basics
Before the American Industrial Revolution, most people worked as____________.
What are farmers?
What was one tactic labor unions used to try and change working conditions?
Strikes
How many people died in the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire?
146
Railroads
The American Industrial Revolution occurred primarily in this century: _______________.
What is the 19th century/1800s
During the industrial revolution, people often worked __________ (number) hours per day
12-16
When did the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire occur?
March 25, 1911 at 4:40 PM
He was known as the King of Steel, an immigrant who rose to become a Captain of Industry
Andrew Carnegie
True or False: During the early years of the Industrial Revolution, there were no restrictions on immigration.
True
True or False: In the early part of the industrial revolution, if a worker was injured on the job, they would receive money and would get their job back later.
False
When fire trucks arrived at the scene, why were they unable to help?
The ladders were too short, the hoses didn't reach the upper floors.
This banker brought wealthy individuals together to bail out the country during two financial crises.
JP Morgan
Name one example of how an industrialist tried to improve his image through philanthropy (giving money away).
Answers will vary
Once the ______________________ was completed, the East and West Coasts of the country were connected.
Transcontinental Railroad
During the Homestead Strike, _________ workers barriciaded the factory. Ultimately some were shot during a confrontation with the Pinkerton Agents
Steel
What were two ways most people died in the fire?
Burned or jumped to their deaths
This term applies to when a business or trust owns a majority of a product and is able to set prices without competition.
What is a monopoly?
In 1882, a law restricting immigrants from a certain country was passed. Immigrants from this country were barred from entering the US.
China
Name three protections sought by unions for the workers they represented
Shorter hours (8 hour work day), fair wages, safe working conditions.
What was was one change that happened as a result of the fire?
Improved safety regulations, particularly relating to fire escapes and doors that would unlock.
Name two industrialists we studied and the business they made their money in.
Vanderbilt - steam boats/railroads; Carnegie - steel; Rockefeller - oil; JP Morgan - banking
To increase his profits, Carnegie (through his chairman Frick) cut wages but asked for longer hours from his workers. This is the action of a
Robber barons