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to support publicly
endorse
to refuse, to allow: to forbid
Prohibit
the mistreat or punish of a group of people because of their beliefs
persecution
personal drive to continue trying to achieve one's goal.
determination
crossing or spanning the Atlantic ocean
transatlantic
to work out or create something.
Devise
to experience something
undergo
what was the importance of transatlantic cable?
It sped up communication across the ocean and enhanced the link between the US and Europe
how did Henry Ford's moving assembly line enable the mass production of the automobile?
It increased the speed at which automobiles could be built, making cars more affordable.
How did the light bulb and electric power plant increase the number of goods a factory was able to produce?
factories were able to operate 24 hours a day.
What was one main goal of the Nativists?
They wanted to restrict immigration in order to preserve America for the white, native-born protestants
Were the expanding industries a pull factor or a push factor for immigrants?
It was a pull factor since it drew people to the united states from other countries
How did new technologies affect the American diet in the late 1800's?
Refrigerator railroads cars allowed food to be shipped long distances without spoiling.
How did the employer-work relationship change over the course of the 1800's?
By the late 1800's factories had many workers and employers and didn't personal relationship with them.
what role did anarchist play in the haymarket riot?
the haymarket riot took place at a demonstration organized by anarchist to protest the killing of strike breakers.
What impact did electricity have on American homes and businesses? Give three reasons.
Electric engines replaced engines powered by steam, making factories safer and quieter. People used electric lights in their homes and businesses. They traveled around cities on electric-powered streetcars.
How did the triangle fire labor affect reform in New York and other states? Include 2 keywords.
New York and other states passed new laws to improve safety and protect factory workers.
How did businesses benefit from American inventiveness? Give 3 reasons.
New technologies helped bussynesses communicate, expand and produce more goods often more cheaply than before.
Why was it important for trade unions to engage in collective bargaining? Give 2 examples/keywords
Collective bargaining was a way to improve wages and working conditions.
What were the working conditions like in sweatshops? Include 4 examples/keywords
Working conditions were poor, workers labored long hours for low pay, and workplaces were noisy, crowded, and often dangerous.