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Industrialization

History Industrialization Study Guide

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Which economic system does the United States practice? Capitalism
Who profits the most in a capitalist system? Business Owners
What is the government supposed to do in a true capitalist system? have little to no involvement in the economy
Identify TWO examples of bad working conditions in factories in the 1800's Unsafe Conditions & Long Hours
What can workers do in attempt to force owners to improve working conditions? Form labor unions and go on strike
What would owners do in attempt to prevent labor unions from gaining members? Threaten workers, use police, make them sign contracts
Explain how strikes can have a negative impact on the country Stop production of needed things, slow down the economy
Which side did the government usually support regarding strikes in the 1800's? The business owners
What role did the Federal government play in health care in the 1800's? Little involvement
What was one negative effect on the people because of the state of health care in the 1800's? Many couldn't afford it or there was limited access so many died
Who was responsible from bringing about changes to health care in the 1800's? Pioneering Individuals
Urbanization is the rapid growth of cities due to what TWO events? Industrialization & Immigration
What was a negative effect of urbanization in the 1800's? Over crowding , dirty streets
What did the government do AT FIRST about that negative aspect and Why? They did little a first because it believed cities should solve their problems
When cities tried to ban tenement homes, living conditions did not improve Why not? There weren't enough affordable homes, so people still had to live in crowded housing.
What success did the government have in trying to make life better for the people? Improving public health, Sanitation
What were major reasons for immigration in the late 1800's ? To escape poverty, religion, famine, & to find jobs
What was the main job that immigrants were able to get in the US in the late 1800's? Factory jobs
Why didn't Americans like immigrants in the 1800's? They would take there jobs and lower wages.
What were the ideals of Nativism? That native born Americans were superior to immigrants.
What did the Gilded Age center around? Wealth, industrial growth, corruption in politics
What is graft? Using your position in government to get money illegally
What did a political machine do? Helped people get jobs & services in exchange for their votes
What is a tariff? tax on imported goods
How were many government jobs awarded under the process of Patronage? Government jobs were given to people who supported a political party
What did the Pendleton Civil Service Act do? Made sure people were actually qualified for a government job not just paid their way through out.
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