The Industrialization of the United States in the late 1800’sWhat “factors of production”
19th Century that made an 2nd
“Industrial Revolution”
How did the US benefit from
industrial growth during
the late 19th
U.S. economy grows More job opportunities Increase in exports Increased political influence More stuff available for cheaper Communication increases (trains, telegraphs) New technology
What are some problems that
industrial growth during
the late 19th
The late 19th
Why?
It looks good on the outside but lots of negatives under the surface
Late 19th Century Industrialization in the US Brainstorm - 3
What “factors of production”
19th Century that made an 2nd
“Industrial Revolution”
possible?
- Lots of Raw materials: iron ore, copper, gold/silver (used to back up specie), Coal - Electricity, Railroads, need for steel - Railroads, civil war, westward expansion (a lot of existing transportation
infrastructure) - Slavery abolished, South forced to modernize, maybe build some new factories? - Most new workers were NOT freed slaves. Immigrants made up majority of
workforce.
industrial growth during
the late 19th
Century?
- Increased trade within U.S. and overseas - More stuff in the U.S. - More Jobs (mostly factory work), expansion of middle class - The American Dream, economic opportunity increased - Technology (improved quality of life) - U.S. power/influence increases, NATIONALISM
What are some problems that
industrial growth during
the late 19th
Century caused?
-Pollution -growing gap between rich and poor, greater class divisions -Urban growth leads to health problems -political and economic corruption, lack of regulations -Social Issues (crime, alcoholism, etc.) -Unions (good or bad?) -What about the Natives? And the Immigrants? Discrimination increases
The late 19th
Why?
-Gild: Ornate, decorated, fancy looking. Covered in gold -On the outside its great, but inside there are problems
Late 19th Century Industrialization in the US Brainstorm - 5
What “factors of production”
19th Century that made an 2nd
“Industrial Revolution”
- Growth of cities/immigrants from eastern and southern Europe - Immigrants = motivated - New inventions and technology (esp. electrical) - Lots of raw materials (fuel/coal, copper, iron ore, precious metals) - Railroads (well-developed transportation infrastructure) - Land, Labor, Capital ($)
How did the US benefit from
industrial growth during
the late 19th
Century?
- Lots of job opportunities (all levels) - Many paths to improve life - More internationally respected (stable, powerful, etc.) - Cheap + widely available goods
What are some problems that
industrial growth during
the late 19th
- Low wages - Overcrowding - Poor living conditions/disease - Pollution - Gap between rich and poor growing - Monopolies (less opportunities for individuals) - Poor working conditions - Lack of Government rules
The late 19th
Why?
- Looks good; harsh reality
Major Economic Trends of the Late 19th Century - A 2nd American
Industrial Revolution (Chapter 17)
Consider Industrialization Brainstorm List
In Class Assignment (Due Friday): - Get textbooks
- Read text pages listed on your slide - Discuss meaning/significance of terms on slide
- Discuss analysis question on slide - Discuss relevance of image/s on slide
- Take notes as needed
Be ready to share what you have discussed about terms, question & images with rest of class on Friday
Group 1: Read pages 530-533
Terms: Gustavus Swift, vertical integration, predatory pricing, John Rockefeller, horizontal integration
Analysis Question: How did corporate leaders expand their control of markets in the late 19th Century?
Group 2: Read pages 533-537
Terms: Thomas Edison, Department Stores, Mass Market Advertising, White Collar Workers, Middle Mangers, Traveling Salesman, Women Workers
Analysis Question: How did industrial growth in the late 19th Century impact consumers and white collar workers?
Group 3: Read pages 540-543 Terms: Skilled (“Craft”) Workers, Mass Production, Unskilled (“Industrial”) Workers,
Frederick W. Taylor & Scientific Management, Child & Minority Workers
Analysis Question: How did late 19th Century industrial growth impact lesser skilled, blue collar workers?
Group 4: Read pages 544-549
Terms: “New” Immigration, Ellis Island, “Hunkies”, “Sojourners”, Chinese Exclusion Act, “Paper Sons”
Analysis Question: What factors influenced the differing experiences of various immigrant groups in late 19th Century America?
Terms: Trade Unions, Great Strike of 1877, Blacklisting, Grangers, Knights of Labor, Haymarket Square bombing
Analysis Question: Why did the labor movement grow in late 19th Century America and what major challenges did workers organizations face?
Group 6: Read pages 554 – 555 Terms: Closed Shop, American Federation of Labor, Samuel Gompers, “Pure & Simple Unionism”
Analysis Question: What made the AFL generally successful in meeting the goals of its members, but unsuccessful in helping the majority of workers in the late 19th Century?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6tRp-
Mock Trial Charges & Witnesses
During the 2nd half of the 19th Century business leaders acted in a way that was:
Contrary to the founding principles of the United States AND
Detrimental to the well being of American society.
Defense Prosecution
Allan Pinkerton Terence Powderly