Monopolies
His monopoly using both horizontal and Vertical integration dominated the oil industry in the 19th and 20th century.
Andrew Carnegie
The first major labor union in America, led by Uriah Smith Stephens, established in 1869, they fought for protection against employer retaliations.
Knights of Labor
Widespread railroad strike and boycott that severely disrupted rail traffic in the Midwest of the United States from June to July of 1894 after the owner cut wages and raised rent for his workers.
Pullman Strike
These often associated with businesses or races ran the corrupt form of politics during the time period.
Political Machines
This creation helped working women launch their own businesses when women employers were rare. It also helped manufacturers’ business offices grow with faster production and more extensive transportations networks.
Typewriter
Often displayed as a fat man in political cartoons this rich presence in New York was a prime example of monopolistic control in politics.
William "Boss" Tweed
This holiday was created in 1882 by the Brotherhood of Carpenters to celebrate American workers.
Labor Day
This factory caught fire after an employee threw a cigarette in the garbage, killing 146 garment workers.
Triangle Shirtwaist Fire.
This term referring to two metals is used to define the argument between the gold and silver standard in the 19th century.
Bimetallism
The creation of this invention helped the process of finding and getting oil. This increased the amount of oil on the market.
Steam Powered Oil Drill
Growing up in Scotland, this immigrant to the States quickly recognized the potential of the steel market and quickly rose to the top of the industry.
Andrew Carnegie
They concentrated on gaining the right to bargain collectively for wages, benefits, hours, and working conditions. Although not related the abbreviation of their name is cognizant of a football league today.
AFL (American Federation of Labor)
Riot in Chicago to protest police brutality towards the non violent labor strikes. Ended with a bomb being thrown into a crowd wounding up to 60 people.
Haymarket riot.
This republican candidate in the election of 1868 was a civil war hero but had no political experience and was extremely corrupt.
Ulysses S. Grant
The creation of this allowed the work day to extend into the night which increased production in many factories. It also helped people travel safely during the night.
Thomas Edison Light Bulb
Financier for many huge conglomerates during the time. His abbreviated name still surrounds banks today.
J.P. Morgan
Labor organization that sought to organize workers along the lines of industrial unions rather than the specialized trade, or craft, unions of the American Federation of Labor.
Industrial Workers of the World. (IWW)
Large strike against the Carnegie steel company in 1892 after Henry Clay Frick cut wages of workers.
Homestead Strike
This president endorsed the civil service reform and was partially elected due to the compromise of 1877.
Rutherford B. Hayes
This was important because it helped connect people and businesses in ways that were never before possible, leading to increased efficiency and productivity. It also played a key role in the growth of industries such as banking, railroads, and manufacturing,
Telephone
Leader in the transportation industry. Whether that be railroads or shipping. Not known for his philanthropy but he does have a university named after him.
Cornelius Vanderbilt.
Federal institution signed into action on March 4, 1913 by Taft. They aimed to enhance and protect the well-being of American workers.
Department of Labor.
During a strike by coal miners conflict arose between the miners and the Colorado National Guard, hired by mine operators. Resulting in, a violent confrontation, resulting in the deaths of around 20 people, including women and children and later being referred to as this historical event.
Ludlow Massacre
This Populist (Democratic) figured delivered the "Cross of Gold" speech and instantly became a presidential candidate in 1896.
William Jennings Bryan
This process made steel production faster, cheaper, and more efficient. This allowed a wide range of appliances to be created.
Bessemer Process