Late 19th Century Industrialization in the US Brainstorm - 2˚
What “factors of
production”
existed in the US
during the late
19th Century that
made an 2nd
“Industrial
Revolution”
possible?
Abundant natural resources (Ex: gold, coal, iron)
Transportation (trains)
Growing population (lots of immigrants)
Growing middle class (consumers)
How did the US
benefit from
industrial
growth during
the late 19th
Century?
U.S. economy grows
More job opportunities
Increase in exports
Increased political influence
More stuff available for cheaper
Communication increases (trains, telegraphs)
New technology
What are some
problems that
industrial
growth during
the late 19th
Century caused?
Negative environmental impacts
Class divisions increase
Poor, unsafe living/working conditions (esp. Native Americans and immigrants)
Increasing influence of wealthy corporations on politics (more unfair politically)
The late 19th
Century in the
US is often
referred to as a
“Gilded Age”
Why?
It looks good on the outside but lots of negatives under the surface
Late 19th Century Industrialization in the US Brainstorm - 3˚
What “factors of
production”
existed in the US
during the late
19th Century that
made an 2nd
“Industrial
Revolution”
possible?
- Lots of Raw materials: iron ore, copper, gold/silver (used to back up specie), Coal
- Electricity, Railroads, need for steel
- Railroads, civil war, westward expansion (a lot of existing transportation
infrastructure)
- Slavery abolished, South forced to modernize, maybe build some new factories?
- Most new workers were NOT freed slaves. Immigrants made up majority of
workforce.
How did the US
benefit from
industrial
growth during
the late 19th
Century?
-
What are some
problems that
industrial
growth during
the late 19th
Century caused?
-Pollution
-growing gap between rich and poor, greater class divisions
-Urban growth leads to health problems
-political and economic corruption, lack of regulations
-Social Issues (crime, alcoholism, etc.)
-Unions (good or bad?)
-What about the Natives? And the Immigrants? Discrimination increases
The late 19th
Century in the
US is often
referred to as a
“Gilded Age”
Why?
Increased trade within U.S. and overseas
More stuff in the U.S.
More Jobs (mostly factory work), expansion of middle class
The American Dream, economic opportunity increased
Technology (improved quality of life)
U.S. power/influence increases, NATIONALISM
-Gild: Ornate, decorated, fancy looking. Covered in gold
-On the outside its great, but inside there are problems
Late 19th Century Industrialization in the US Brainstorm - 5˚
What “factors of
production”
existed in the US
during the late
19th Century that
made an 2nd
“Industrial
Revolution”
possible?
-
Growth of cities/immigrants from eastern and southern Europe
Immigrants = motivated
New inventions and technology (esp. electrical)
Lots of raw materials (fuel/coal, copper, iron ore, precious metals)
Railroads (well-developed transportation infrastructure)
Land, Labor, Capital ($)
How did the US
benefit from
industrial
growth during
the late 19th
Century?
- Lots of job opportunities (all levels)
- Many paths to improve life
- More internationally respected (stable, powerful, etc.)
- Cheap + widely available goods
What are some
problems that
industrial
growth during
the late 19th
Century caused?
-
The late 19th
Century in the
US is often
referred to as a
“Gilded Age”
-
Low wages
Overcrowding
Poor living conditions/disease
Pollution
Gap between rich and poor growing
Monopolies (less opportunities for individuals)
Poor working conditions
Lack of Government rules
Looks good; harsh reality
Major Economic Trends of the Late
19th Century - A 2nd American
Industrial Revolution (Chapter 17)
Consider Industrialization Brainstorm List
In Class Assignment (Due Friday):
- Get textbooks
- Read text pages listed on your slide
- Discuss meaning/significance of terms on slide
- Discuss analysis question on slide
- Discuss relevance of image/s on slide
- Take notes as needed
Be ready to share what you have
discussed about terms, question &
images with rest of class on Friday
Group 1: Read pages 530-533
Terms: Gustavus Swift, vertical integration, predatory pricing, John
Rockefeller, horizontal integration
Analysis Question: How did corporate leaders expand their control of markets in
the late 19th Century?
Group 2: Read pages 533-537
Terms: Thomas Edison, Department Stores, Mass Market Advertising, White Collar
Workers, Middle Mangers, Traveling Salesman, Women Workers
Analysis Question: How did industrial growth in the late 19th Century impact
consumers and white collar workers?
Group 3: Read pages 540-543
Terms: Skilled (“Craft”) Workers, Mass Production, Unskilled (“Industrial”) Workers,
Frederick W. Taylor & Scientific Management, Child & Minority Workers
Analysis Question: How did late 19th Century industrial growth impact lesser skilled, blue
collar workers?
Group 4: Read pages 544-549
Terms: “New” Immigration, Ellis Island, “Hunkies”, “Sojourners”, Chinese Exclusion
Act, “Paper Sons”
Analysis Question: What factors influenced the differing experiences of various
immigrant groups in late 19th Century America?
Group 5: Read pages 549 – 552
Terms: Trade Unions, Great Strike of 1877, Blacklisting, Grangers, Knights of Labor, Haymarket
Square bombing
Analysis Question: Why did the labor movement grow in late 19th Century America and what
major challenges did workers organizations face?
Group 6: Read pages 554 – 555
Terms: Closed Shop, American Federation of Labor, Samuel Gompers, “Pure & Simple Unionism”
Analysis Question: What made the AFL generally successful in meeting the goals of its members, but
unsuccessful in helping the majority of workers in the late 19th Century?
For Review, watch: The Industrial Economy: Crash Course US History #23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6tRpzRUJs&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwmepBjTSG593eG7ObzO7s&index=24
For More Review, Watch: Growth, Cities, and Immigration: Crash Course US History #25
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRhjqqe750A&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwmepBjTSG593eG7ObzO7s
Cartoon Criticisms of Late 19th Century Industrialization
Mock Trial Charges & Witnesses
During the 2nd half of the 19th Century business leaders acted in a way that was:
Contrary to the founding principles of the United States
AND
Detrimental to the well being of American society.
Defense
Prosecution
Andrew Carnegie
Samuel Gompers
John D. Rockefeller
Homestead Striker
Allan Pinkerton
Terence Powderly
William
Albert Parsons
Graham
Sumner