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As the economy grew during the Gilded Age, what happened to many workers and their families?
During the Gilded Age, people who worked in factories had what kind of health benefits in case of accidents?
How did Jan Matzeliger change the shoemaking industry in the 1800s?
He invented the lasting machine to attach the top of the shoe to the sole.
During the Second Industrial Revolution, which system of production dominated in factories?
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How did shoemaking change during the Gilded Age?
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Which of the following most accurately compares handmade products with mass-produced products?
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When did the system of mass production in manufacturing develop rapidly?
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What is one way that the system of mass production generally affected families?
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As a result of the system of mass production, what did most factory owners do?
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What did the new system of production during the Second Industrial Revolution mean for unskilled workers?
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What is the system of large amounts of products produced rapidly by machines called?
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During the Gilded Age, the shift to a system of mass production paid workers low wages affected whom?
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During the Gilded Age, how did industrialists get rich as the price of manufacturing products?
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Study Notes
Workers' Lives During the Gilded Age
- Many workers and their families remained in poverty despite economic growth, experiencing low incomes.
- Factory workers had to endure long hours, with limited health benefits in case of accidents.
Innovations in Industry
- Jan Matzeliger revolutionized shoemaking by inventing the lasting machine, which made attaching the top of the shoe to the sole more efficient.
- The Second Industrial Revolution shifted production methods, leading to rapid machine-based manufacturing over traditional handcrafting.
Changes in Shoemaking
- Shoemaking transitioned from hand production in 1800 to mass production in factories by 1900, enhancing efficiency and output.
Handmade vs. Mass-Produced Products
- Handmade products are manufactured slowly by skilled workers, while mass-produced products are quickly made by machines.
Development of Mass Production
- The system of mass production arose after the Industrial Revolution, significantly altering manufacturing processes.
Impact on Families
- The system of mass production changed family dynamics, leading to children working in factories instead of families working together at home.
Labor Practices and Employment
- Factory owners often replaced skilled workers with unskilled laborers to maximize profits.
- A significant use of child labor occurred as a result of the rise of mass production.
Task Structures for Workers
- Unskilled workers were often assigned repetitive tasks for extended hours, limiting job variety.
Mass Production Definition
- Mass production is characterized by the large-scale rapid production of goods using machines.
Impact of Wages
- The shift to mass production resulted in low wages for men, women, and children, exacerbating economic disparities during the Gilded Age.
Effects of Industrialization on Wealth
- Industrialists became wealthy as manufacturing costs decreased due to the efficiency of machine production, not because of skilled craftsmanship or higher wages.
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Test your knowledge about the life of workers during the Gilded Age with this quiz. Explore the economic changes and their impact on workers and their families. Determine how the era's growth affected their wages and living conditions.
