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What term did Mark Twain use to describe the late 1800s in the United States?
What term did Mark Twain use to describe the late 1800s in the United States?
Which tycoon built the world's first billion-dollar company during the Gilded Age?
Which tycoon built the world's first billion-dollar company during the Gilded Age?
What was the primary source of income for most Americans in the mid-1800s?
What was the primary source of income for most Americans in the mid-1800s?
During the Second Industrial Revolution, what transformation occurred in terms of manufacturing?
During the Second Industrial Revolution, what transformation occurred in terms of manufacturing?
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How were injured, ill, or dissatisfied workers typically handled during the Second Industrial Revolution?
How were injured, ill, or dissatisfied workers typically handled during the Second Industrial Revolution?
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What was the immediate response to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
What was the immediate response to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
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What was one reason that child labor decreased near the end of the period described?
What was one reason that child labor decreased near the end of the period described?
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What new forms of entertainment and leisure appeared during the Second Industrial Revolution?
What new forms of entertainment and leisure appeared during the Second Industrial Revolution?
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How did the working class in America respond to the lack of government protection for industrial workers?
How did the working class in America respond to the lack of government protection for industrial workers?
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What was the impact of the 'scientific management' approach on employment practices during the period?
What was the impact of the 'scientific management' approach on employment practices during the period?
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In 1900, how much did the average male non-farm employee make per day?
In 1900, how much did the average male non-farm employee make per day?
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What was one of the main challenges faced by immigrant workers compared to American men during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
What was one of the main challenges faced by immigrant workers compared to American men during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
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Why were most doors locked at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory during the tragic fire in 1911?
Why were most doors locked at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory during the tragic fire in 1911?
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What was a significant factor contributing to the high death toll at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
What was a significant factor contributing to the high death toll at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
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What characterized employment conditions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in terms of workplace safety?
What characterized employment conditions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in terms of workplace safety?
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