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Which industry is primarily associated with Chicago?
Which industry is primarily associated with Chicago?
- Textiles
- Meatpacking (correct)
- Steel
- Automobiles
Laissez Faire means the government has a strong regulatory presence on businesses.
Laissez Faire means the government has a strong regulatory presence on businesses.
False (B)
What is a negative effect of industrialization that involves overcrowded and unsafe working conditions?
What is a negative effect of industrialization that involves overcrowded and unsafe working conditions?
sweatshops
A __________ is when one company eliminates all other competitors, becoming the only option in an industry.
A __________ is when one company eliminates all other competitors, becoming the only option in an industry.
Match the cities with their major industries:
Match the cities with their major industries:
What was a significant negative aspect of monopolies for consumers?
What was a significant negative aspect of monopolies for consumers?
The assembly line was credited to Thomas Edison.
The assembly line was credited to Thomas Edison.
Who was the leader of the Steel Industry during the Gilded Age?
Who was the leader of the Steel Industry during the Gilded Age?
The process of replacing human labor with machinery is known as __________.
The process of replacing human labor with machinery is known as __________.
Match the following industry leaders with their respective industries:
Match the following industry leaders with their respective industries:
Flashcards
Laissez-Faire
Laissez-Faire
A policy where the government doesn't regulate or restrict businesses.
Mass Consumption
Mass Consumption
Customers buying the same product, in large quantities, at the same time.
Labor Union
Labor Union
Groups of workers who unite to improve their working conditions
Sweatshop
Sweatshop
A factory with harsh conditions, poor pay, and unsafe practices.
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Monopoly
Monopoly
When one company controls an entire industry.
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Lack of product diversity
Lack of product diversity
When consumers only have one company to buy from, they have limited choices.
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Consumer disadvantage in monopolies
Consumer disadvantage in monopolies
With only one company controlling an industry, consumers have no leverage to negotiate prices or demand better products.
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Forced to buy
Forced to buy
In a monopoly, consumers are required to purchase from the single controlling company.
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Monopoly impact on consumers
Monopoly impact on consumers
Monopoly hurts consumers by limiting choices, raising prices, and reducing product quality.
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Monopolies and competition
Monopolies and competition
Monopoly eliminates competition, which leads to reduced consumer choices and higher prices.
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Mechanization
Mechanization
Replacing human labor with machinery, increasing production speed and efficiency.
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Gilded Age
Gilded Age
A period of rapid economic growth marked by wealth, but also widespread poverty and corruption.
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Alexander Graham Bell's Invention
Alexander Graham Bell's Invention
The invention of the telephone, revolutionizing communication and connecting people across vast distances.
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Industrialization - Positive Impacts
Industrialization - Positive Impacts
Increased economic growth, new inventions, easier transportation, and mass production.
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Industrialization - Negative Impacts
Industrialization - Negative Impacts
Worker exploitation, factory accidents, pollution, and monopolies.
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Major Industries During Industrialization
- New York State/England: Textiles
- Chicago: Meatpacking
- Detroit: Automobiles
- Pittsburgh: Steel
- New York/Nationwide: Railroads
- Cleveland: Oil
Key Economic Concepts
- Laissez-faire: A policy where the government has minimal involvement in regulating businesses.
- Mass Consumption: The ability of large numbers of consumers to purchase the same products simultaneously.
- Philanthropy: Donating resources to improve society.
- Labor Union: Organizations of workers advocating for better working conditions and wages.
- Sweatshop: A factory characterized by poor working conditions, low pay, and mistreatment of workers.
- Mass Production: The efficient production of identical goods in large quantities.
- Monopoly: A situation where one company dominates an industry, eliminating competition.
- National Market: The ability of consumers and producers to buy and sell goods across the entire country, facilitated by railroads and mail order catalogs.
Negative Impacts of Industrialization
- Sweatshops: These factories provided harsh conditions, low pay, and mistreatment for workers.
- Monopolies: The dominance of large corporations stifled competition, limited innovation, and potentially led to economic instability.
Facilitating Factors of Industrialization
- Mail Order Catalogs: Made it easier for consumers to locate and purchase products nationwide, improving the national market.
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