'American railway union' presentation slideshows

Robber Barons or Captains of Industry?

Robber Barons or Captains of Industry?. Panic of 1893. corporation abuses, mismanagement, over building, and competition pushed many railroad to brink of bankruptcy panic was worst depression up to that time 500 banks and 15000 businesses failed 3 million people lost jobs

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U.S. History

U.S. History. 1. In what significant way did the development of the incandescent lightbulb improve 19 th c. urban conditions? A. It created the possibility of home-based businesses. B. It prompted more immigrants to remain in large cities.

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The Growth of the American Labor Movement

The Growth of the American Labor Movement. The Changing American Labor Force. Picture: Workers vs Owner. WORKER VS EMPLOYER.

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POLITICAL REALIGNMENTS IN THE 1890s

POLITICAL REALIGNMENTS IN THE 1890s. America: Past and Present Chapter 20. Politics of Stalemate. Politics a major fascination of late nineteenth century White males make up bulk of electorate women may vote in national elections only in Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Colorado

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POLITICAL REALIGNMENTS IN THE 1890s

POLITICAL REALIGNMENTS IN THE 1890s. America: Past and Present Chapter 20. Politics of Stalemate. Politics a major fascination of late nineteenth century White males make up bulk of electorate women may vote in national elections only in Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Colorado

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Warm-up Activity

Warm-up Activity.

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Warm-up 9/30/2011

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The Rise of Labor Unions

The Rise of Labor Unions. Employers (Power) vs. Workers. Yellow Dog Contracts Blacklisting No Job Security Child Labor Working Conditions Long hours & Low wages. Labor Unions. What did they do? Why were they needed? What is a closed shop?. Knights of Labor. founded ~1869

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Industrial Supremacy

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Industrialization

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GET IT DONE!

GET IT DONE!. How could the emergence of corporations & the idea of fewer controlling more stifle free competition? What would you do if you were the government?. Sherman Antitrust Act. Read Section from packet

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The Working Class, Strikes, and Unions

Industrial Supremacy. The Working Class, Strikes, and Unions. The Immigrant Workforce. 25 million immigrants arrived between 1865 and 1915 (4 times as many than the previous 50 years)

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Labor Day

Labor Day. Labor Day is celebrted as the last holiday weekend of the Summer But it was originally a day given to the labor unions. Industrial Revolution. Many People Worked Long Hours for Low Pay. Labor Unions. Labor Unions were formed to combat poor working. Workers Used Strikes.

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14.4 Workers of the Nation Unite

14.4 Workers of the Nation Unite. Objectives: 1. Describe the exploitation of workers, including women and children 2. Summarize the emergence and growth of unions. 3. Identify the various types of unions. 4. Explain the violent reactions to industry and government to union strikes.

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Major Labor Fights

Major Labor Fights. The Haymarket Riot- 1886. May 1 st - Chicago workers strike for the 8 hour day Anarchists and radicals become involved in the campaign May 3 rd - shooting occurs at McCormick Reaper plant when strikers and police altercate(2 workers killed)

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Chapter 24

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Working Class Resistance

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Goal 5 Terms

Goal 5 Terms. : nickname of Patrons of Husbandry; farmers organization that tried to fight against railroad monopolies, etc that hurt farmers economically The Grange : organizations such as the Grange that were organized on a national level National Farmer Alliances

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The Pullman Strike Chicago, 1894

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