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How did the Bessemer Process directly contribute to the expansion of urban areas during the Industrial Revolution?
How did the Bessemer Process directly contribute to the expansion of urban areas during the Industrial Revolution?
- By providing a cheaper method for mass-producing automobiles, leading to increased suburbanization.
- By revolutionizing home and street lighting, thereby increasing nighttime safety and encouraging urban growth.
- By enabling factories to be built in locations away from traditional water power sources.
- By improving the efficiency and quality of steel production, allowing for the construction of skyscrapers. (correct)
Why was the harnessing of electricity considered a pivotal moment in the New Industrial Age?
Why was the harnessing of electricity considered a pivotal moment in the New Industrial Age?
- It decreased the need for petroleum refining and gasoline.
- It freed factories from reliance on water power, promoting industrial efficiency and geographic flexibility. (correct)
- It democratized access to new sources of fuel for transportation.
- It confined factories to locations near water power sources.
In the context of industrialization, what is the primary difference between vertical and horizontal integration strategies?
In the context of industrialization, what is the primary difference between vertical and horizontal integration strategies?
- Vertical integration involves controlling all phases of production, while horizontal integration involves consolidating control within a single industry. (correct)
- Vertical integration seeks to minimize costs, while horizontal integration aims to maximize product variety.
- Vertical integration aims to consolidate power by acquiring competitors, whereas horizontal integration controls the supply chain.
- Vertical integration focuses on dominating one stage of production, while horizontal integration controls all stages.
How did the experiences of immigrants at Ellis Island differ from those at Angel Island?
How did the experiences of immigrants at Ellis Island differ from those at Angel Island?
How did the concept of “Birds of Passage” reflect the complex motivations of some immigrants during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
How did the concept of “Birds of Passage” reflect the complex motivations of some immigrants during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
In what way did literacy tests serve as a tool for immigration restriction during the Progressive Era?
In what way did literacy tests serve as a tool for immigration restriction during the Progressive Era?
How did muckrakers contribute to Progressive Era reforms?
How did muckrakers contribute to Progressive Era reforms?
What was the primary objective of the Anti-Saloon League during the Progressive Era?
What was the primary objective of the Anti-Saloon League during the Progressive Era?
How did scientific management impact factory workers during the Industrial Age?
How did scientific management impact factory workers during the Industrial Age?
What rationale did proponents of Social Darwinism use to justify minimal government intervention in the economy?
What rationale did proponents of Social Darwinism use to justify minimal government intervention in the economy?
How did the Sherman Antitrust Act aim to regulate big business?
How did the Sherman Antitrust Act aim to regulate big business?
How did Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle influence Progressive Era reforms?
How did Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle influence Progressive Era reforms?
In what way did the Payne-Aldrich Tariff contribute to a split in the Republican Party during Taft’s administration?
In what way did the Payne-Aldrich Tariff contribute to a split in the Republican Party during Taft’s administration?
What was the main goal of Woodrow Wilson’s “New Freedom” agenda?
What was the main goal of Woodrow Wilson’s “New Freedom” agenda?
How did the establishment of the Federal Reserve System under Woodrow Wilson aim to stabilize the American economy?
How did the establishment of the Federal Reserve System under Woodrow Wilson aim to stabilize the American economy?
Flashcards
Edison’s Incandescent Light Bulb
Edison’s Incandescent Light Bulb
Revolutionized the use of electricity in homes, factories, and streets.
Bessemer Process
Bessemer Process
Injecting air into molten iron to remove impurities, increasing steel production efficiency.
Steel Frame Construction
Steel Frame Construction
Buildings rise higher because walls no longer had to support all the weight.
Vertical Integration
Vertical Integration
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Horizontal Integration
Horizontal Integration
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Ellis Island
Ellis Island
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Angel Island
Angel Island
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Origins of the Progressive Era
Origins of the Progressive Era
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Muckrakers
Muckrakers
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Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
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John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
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Sherman Antitrust Act
Sherman Antitrust Act
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Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle
Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle
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Square Deal
Square Deal
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Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve System
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Study Notes
- Industrialization revolutionized American society through new inventions and processes.
Key Inventions & Processes
- Incandescent Light Bulb: Thomas Edison's invention transformed homes and industries, enabling widespread use of electricity.
- Bessemer Process: Significantly improved steel production efficiency and quality by removing impurities from molten iron via air injection
- Steel Frame Construction: Enabled the construction of skyscrapers.
- Petroleum Refining & Gasoline: Gasoline became essential for powering automobiles.
- Harnessing Electricity: Factories escaped reliance on water power and improved industrial efficiency.
Important Vocabulary in the era
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Vertical Integration: Complete control of production from raw materials to distribution.
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Horizontal Integration: Consolidation of power by merging with competitors.
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Immigration and Urbanization dramatically changed the American landscape.
Immigrant Experiences
- Fong See’s Story symbolizes the "American Dream," with immigrants achieving success through hard work.
- Ellis Island functioned as the primary entry point for European immigrants.
- Angel Island processed immigrants from Asia, predominantly Chinese.
- Steerage conditions were crowded, dark, and unsanitary during voyages to America.
Key terms in Immigration
- The “Golden Door” : Symbolizes the opportunity for a new life in America for immigrants.
- “Birds of Passage”: Immigrants who temporarily earned money with plans to return home.
Challenges and Restrictions
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Language and cultural barriers posed significant challenges for immigrants.
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Immigration restrictions included the use of literacy tests.
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The Progressive Era sought to address issues caused by industrialization.
Origins and Motivations
- The Progressive Era was a response to industrialization, labor abuses, and political corruption.
- Reformers aimed to improve working conditions, reduce corporate power, and address social injustices.
Key Figures and Movements
- Camella Teoli’s Testimony: Highlights unsafe conditions and child labor in textile mills.
- Muckrakers: Investigative journalists who exposed corruption and social problems.
- Florence Kelley: Advocated for child labor laws and improved factory conditions.
- Anti-Saloon League: Targeted alcohol consumption as a social ill during prohibition.
- Scientific Management: Increased efficiency by simplifying tasks, but often decreased worker satisfaction.
Legislative Reforms
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Brandeis Brief: Used scientific data to support laws limiting working hours.
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Progressive reforms focused on protecting workers and promoting moral and economic improvements.
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The New Industrial Age saw the rise of powerful business leaders and labor movements.
Industrial Titans & Business Strategies
- Andrew Carnegie: Dominated the steel industry through vertical and horizontal integration.
- John D. Rockefeller: Built the Standard Oil monopoly using trusts.
- Social Darwinism: Justified minimal government intervention in business, believing success was a result of natural competition.
- Sherman Antitrust Act: Legislation intended to prevent monopolies, but it faced initial enforcement challenges.
Labor Movements and Unionization
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Working Conditions: Factories had long hours, dangerous machinery, and low wages.
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Union Formation: Unions such as the Knights of Labor, AFL, and IWW fought for better conditions.
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Key Labor Events: The Great Strike of 1877, Haymarket Affair, and Pullman Strike shaped public opinion.
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Notable Labor Leaders: Mother Jones fought for workers’ rights. Samuel Gompers led the AFL.
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Progressive Reforms Under Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson aimed to balance the interests of various groups.
Theodore Roosevelt and the Square Deal
- Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle: Exposed unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry.
- Square Deal: Roosevelt’s reform agenda ensured fair treatment, involving trustbusting and regulation.
- Trustbusting: Roosevelt used the Sherman Antitrust Act to challenge monopolies.
Taft’s Administration and Its Impact
- Payne–Aldrich Tariff: Angered progressives.
- Richard Ballinger Controversy: Angered conservationists and split the Republican Party.
- Bull Moose Party: Formed by progressive Republicans who split from Taft.
Woodrow Wilson and the “New Freedom”
- New Freedom Agenda: Wilson aimed to break up monopolies, reform banking, and reduce tariffs.
- Key Reforms: The Clayton Antitrust Act and Federal Trade Commission Act strengthened antitrust measures.
- Federal Reserve System: Stabilized the banking system.
- Nineteenth Amendment: Gave women the right to vote.
- Government Role: Wilson advocated for government intervention to ensure fairness between individuals and businesses.
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Explore the Industrial Revolution's key inventions and industrial processes. Understand vertical and horizontal integration. Examine immigration and urbanization and their impact on American society.
