CHAPTER 18

Why did labor unions have a better chance of improving working conditions than laborers did on their own?

Businesses feared strike, and businesses were faced with crowding. These cons provided better chances of improving working conditions during the Second Industrial Revolution.

What led to poor working conditions in factories during the Second Industrial Revolution?

Machines, crowding, specialization, poor management, and insanitation led to poor working conditions during the Second Industrial Revolution

Why did cities in the United States grow rapidly?

More jobs in urban regions due to increased industry and factories. Many immigrants and freed blacks.

What was the Second Industrial Revolution?

The Second Industrial Revolution was a time of rapid growth in U.S. manufacturing that took place in the late 1800's.

What problems did cities face as a result of rapid growth, and how were they solved

There were a lot of people, and not enough sewers, which led to disease spreading. It was solved by settlement houses

What criticism were made of business leaders and trusts

Unfair business practices such as creating monopolies and trusts eliminated competition and gave consumers fewer options for purchasing or using products and services.

Why were advances in transportation and communication important to the Second Industrial Revolution?

Advances in transportation and communication improved production

How did the rise of corporations and powerful business leaders lead to the growth of big business?

Corporations and big businesses created trust and monopolies, used vertical and horizontal integration, and wiped out smaller organizations

From what parts of the world did new immigrants come from

Immigrants entered the United States through several ports. Those from Europe generally came through East Coast facilities, while those from Asia generally entered through West Coast centers. More than 70 percent of all immigrants, however, entered through New York City, which came to be known as the "Golden Door."

what difficulties did immigrants face in the united states

Immigrants had few jobs, terrible living conditions, poor working conditions, forced assimilation, nativism (discrimination), anti-Asian sentiment.

Did strikes of the 1880s and 1890s hurt or help the labor movement in the long run? why?

It hurt the labor movements. Most people thought that the labor movements involved with strikes were violent and didn't want to join them.

How did immigration patterns change in the late 1800's?

New immigrants from southern and eastern Europe came to work in the industrialized factories. The old immigrants frequantly settled outside cities and became farmers.

How did the growth of big business help and hurt average Americans

Prices increased due to oversupply which affected consumers in the U.S. It helped business owners.