Chapter 16- AMSCO bonus/analysis *page 1*
.... Carnegie nicknamed Rockefeller's process "Reckafellow" Was Carnegies strategy superior to Rockefellers? Explain your reasoning
-Carnegie's system was superior as it allowed for absolute control of the product. -Rockefeller's method made it near impossible for a competitor to have economic success, hence the nickname
explain the negative impact of government subsides for railroads
-hastly, poor construction -government corruption
how did the panic of 1893 impact railroads?
1/4 of them go bankrupt
In what year did the United States shift from a predominantly rural-agricultural nation to a predominantly urban-industrial nation? ( see chart on page 328)
1900, F:4% NF:59%
How did Social Darwinism impact American culture beyond economic growth? Define philanthropy
Racial Intolerance _ Philanthropy : giving away a lot of money to worthy causes
which innovation had the greatest influence on this shift? Explain your reasoning
Rail Cart and Fire/zen stove
Explain how the labor force in the Second Industrial Revolution compared to that of the First
Similarities: relieved less than barely living wages (corporate greed is large) Differences: fought for better conditions, women
Compare and Contrast the impact of post Civil war innovation to that of the pre-Civil war market revolution
Similarities: -allowed for increased communication - universalized aspect of life Differences: different times= different needs
compare and contrast irish and chinese railroad workers
Similarities: suffered harsh living conditions and back breaking work on railroad crews Differences: Chinese remained sober, Irish were considered 'drunkards'
which Act created the first federally funded railroad ?
The Pacific Railway Act (1862)
define the parameters of this unit, and explain how the era is bookmarked by major turning points. In addition to industrialization, other forces that impacted the growth of the nation were:
This unit talks about improvements in the industry, economics and politics in America, Some of which were railroads and the success of the steel industry. a. new waves of immigration b. reformers c. labor unions d. farmer organizations e. growing middle class
who needed protection from railroads?
Travelers and workers needed protection while using railroads and native peoples needed protection from railroads taking away land
were they more alike or more different?
alike
Why were time zones needed?
because railroads required a uniform time plan that helped with schedules
Why were the Granger laws unconstitutional?
because they attempted to control interstate commerce
Is upward mobility in modern times still limited for non-white males? Give an example to defend your answer.
is limited for everyone because of our economy and mindsets of current business owners
To what extent was capitalism a major aspect of American Identity from the Revolutionary Era through the Gilded Age
major american industries such as steel and railroads tended to be controlled by private owners rather than states
