industrial leaders
What did John D Rockefeller control?
Oil
Who made the Light Bulb and what is it for
Thomas Edison and electricity as a source of power and light
what is industrial growth
the process of transforming a society from primarily agrarian to an industrial one
how did the pullman strike impact the labor movement
by temporarily reducing public support for the labor movement
what were some working conditions
long hours / low wages
dangerous working conditions
no benefits
what did ANDREW CARNEGIE control
steel
Who made the telephone
Alexander Graham Bell
what were some cons about industrial growth
- housing shortages, public transportation, and sewage/ water systems
why was the labor movement necessary
to address child labor, working conditions, and low wages etc
what was the point of formation of labor unions
higher wages, fewer work hours, and safer conditiona
How did Cornelius Vanderbilt control railroads?
Primarily through a combination of stock manipulation and merges
Who made the airplane
The wright Brothers
Industrial growth was driven by factors like
increased demand for goods, advancements in transportation and communication, and the development of new technologies
What specific factors led to the rise of the labor movement in the 19th and 20th centuries?
the social, economic, and political conditions that made workers organize and demand change, including the Industrial Revolution and the rise of capitalism.
what were one of the Labor organizations
Knights of Labor
how did J.P Morgan control his finance?
by investing in and consolidating the railroads and steel industries
what did people do in the Assembly-Line
manufactured piece by piece
What factors contributed to the rise of industrial growth in the United States
Several factors played a role, including abundant natural resources
What are some key events in the history of the labor movement?
Examples include the Pullman Strike, the Homestead Strike, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, and the Great Postal Strike.
who led the American Federation of Labor
led by Samuel Gompers
what are industrial leaders?
A company or individual that is highly influential and successful within a specific industry, often setting trends and standards.
Who made the Typewriter
Christopher Sholes
How did the Industrial Revolution affect American society
The Industrial Revolution led to significant urbanization, as people moved from rural areas to work in factories in cities
How did theTriangle Shirtwaist Factory fire contribute to the push for workplace safety reforms?
The fire, which killed 146 workers, exposed the dangers of unsafe working conditions and led to reforms.
what was an impact that happened in 1911
triangle shirtwaist factory