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Which of the following factors contributed to the growth of industry in the late 19th century?
Which of the following factors contributed to the growth of industry in the late 19th century?
Did the reality of American life match the expectations of immigrants that arrived during the Gilded Age?
Did the reality of American life match the expectations of immigrants that arrived during the Gilded Age?
What problems were created as a result of industrialization, immigration, and urbanization?
What problems were created as a result of industrialization, immigration, and urbanization?
Why were some Louisianans drawn to the Populist Party during the late 1800s and early 1900s?
Why were some Louisianans drawn to the Populist Party during the late 1800s and early 1900s?
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Match the following factors with their impact on the late 19th century:
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Match the following issues with the group that experienced them in the late 19th century:
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Study Notes
Industrialization, Immigration, & Urbanization: Late 19th Century
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Factors contributing to late 19th century industrial growth
- New inventions
- Increased availability of natural resources
- Growing population and workforce
Immigration & Reality During the Gilded Age
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Immigrant’s expectations did not align with reality
- Many immigrants faced harsh working conditions
- Economic hardship, and discrimination were common
- Cities often became overcrowded and unsanitary
Problems Arising From Industrialization, Immigration, & Urbanization
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Industrialization
- Pollution and environmental degradation
- Exploitation of workers with low wages
- Child labor, long hours, and unsafe working conditions
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Immigration
- Urban overcrowding and substandard housing
- Competition for jobs, leading to social tension
- Rise in poverty and increase in crime rates
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Urbanization
- Spread of disease due to poor sanitation
- Lack of adequate infrastructure, like clean water and sewage systems
- Increased crime and social unrest
Populism in Louisiana
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Factors driving Louisiana's support for the Populist Party
- Farmers faced economic difficulties due to low crop prices
- The party advocated for policies that benefited farmers
- The party addressed concerns about unfair railroad practices and economic inequality
Matching Terms & Concepts
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Factors & Impact
- Increased urbanization with the development of new technologies
- Increased immigration which created a diverse workforce
- Rise of industrialization with increased demand for manufactured goods
- Development of new transportation systems with interconnectedness and trade
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Issues and Affected Groups
- Poor water quality with urban dwellers
- Low wages in factories with factory workers
- Inadequate housing with urban immigrants
- Discrimination and prejudice with minority groups
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Societal Changes & Time Period
- Rise of labor unions with the late 19th century
- Increase in political corruption with the late 19th century
- Growth of cities with the late 19th century
- Industrialization with the late 19th century
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Problems and Solutions
- Pollution and environmental degradation with regulations and conservation efforts
- Unsafe working conditions with labor unions and worker safety regulations
- Overcrowding and lack of sanitation with public health initiatives and infrastructure improvements
- Discrimination and prejudice with civil rights movements and legal protections
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Explore the factors behind the late nineteenth century industrial growth, and discover if the American reality aligned with immigrant expectations during the Gilded Age. Learn about the problems arising from industrialization, immigration, and urbanization. Uncover the political and economic challenges faced by American farmers in the late 19th century. Finally, delve into the motivations of certain Louisianan...
