Famous Industrialists
Cornelius Vanderbilt made the bulk of his wealth in what industry?
Railroads
What was the main goal of progressives during this time period?
Increase government reforms to solve social and economic problems.
What were the mill girls of Lowell, MA known for?
The Lowell mill girls were known for working in textile factories and organizing early labor protests.
Name two major reasons that immigrants came to the United States in the late 1800s?
famine, religious persecution, avoid war, many factory jobs, increased economic opportunity, etc.
Civilizations in Ancient Greece were the first to use direct democracy in their decision making. Which Greek city-state was the one to use it?
Athens, Sparta, Thebes, Corinth, Syracuse
Athens
What is philanthropy?
An act or gift done or made for humanitarian purposes. (m-w.com)
The giving away of money, especially in large amounts, to organizations that help people. (Cambridge Dictionary)
Name at least two causes that Progressives supported?
ending child labor, government regulation of business, consumer protections, improved working conditions, Women's right to vote, citizens being active in politics, etc.
Why would some women choose to work in the mills in Lowell, MA?
The Lowell mills offered wages and independence not typically available to women at the time.
What function did Ellis Island, NY serve during the late 1800s and early 1900s?
Ellis Island was an immigrant processing center that allowed for increased immigration but also screened for health, language, and desire to assimilate into American culture.
Who was the first Roman Emperor?
Augustus or Octavian (real name) from 27 B.C. to 14 A.D.
Besides being a leader in the steel industry, Andrew Carnegie was known as a great philanthropist. Name one type of organization he supported.
Libraries, Education, and Cultural Institutions
What was a muckraker?
An investigative journalist who publicly exposes misconduct of a prominent individual or business.
(m-w.com)
Name one major effect of the Industrial Revolution?
decrease in rural populations, increase in urban populations, increase in mass production and factory jobs, cheaper goods, technological innovations, etc.
What did the Know-Nothings believe about immigrants?
Native-born Americans were superior to newly arrived immigrants.
Which two founding father's of the United States did not own slaves?
John Adams and Alexander Hamilton
What are at least two downsides of these industrialists that might make us call them Robber Barons?
exploiting workers (low wages, unhealthy/unsafe working conditions), corruption, unethical business practices (monopolies), etc.
What did muckraker Jacob Riis work to draw attention to the most?
unsafe and unsanitary conditions in city tenement housing
Which of the following were new inventions/innovations during the Industrial Revolution?
Steam Engine, Personal Computer, Cannon, Airplane, Light Bulb, Power Loom, Assembly Line, Telephone, Bicycle, Repeating Rifle, Cotton Gin, Hacky Sack, Car
Steam Engine, Light Bulb, Power Loom, Assembly Line, Telephone, Bicycle, Repeating Rifle, Cotton Gin, Car
Name at least three challenges that immigrants to the United States had to deal with during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
discrimination and prejudice based on ethnicity or religion, economic hardship, social tensions, etc.
Who was the first human in space and what country was he from?
Yuri Gagarin from the Soviet Union (Russia) in 1961.
What are at least two upsides to these great industrialists that might make you call them Captains of Industry?
built/expanded major industries driving economic growth, job creation, philanthropy, new inventions/innovations, increased standard of living, etc.
What did Progressives believe industrial growth needed during this time period for it to benefit the most people?
Industrial growth needed government regulation for it to benefit the most people.
The population grew drastically during the Industrial Revolution. Name two factors that contributed to this.
better nutrition, better sanitation, better medical care and access resulting in high fertility (birth) rates and lower mortality (death) rates
What did the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 illustrate about how the government wanted to deal with immigration during the late 1800s?
The U.S. Government began to restrict immigration based on race, nationality, or perceived economic threat.
Who was the only major Native-American Chief who never signed a treaty with the U.S. Government?
Sitting Bull of the Lakota.