Ch. 5.3:
-What problems did farmers face on the Great Plains?
didn't always have everything they needed and when they bought things from a store they had to buy it all at once. Didn't have the technology we have now. work by yourself.
-Who were the Populists and what did they believe in?
movement of farmers. made of farmers and factory workers in omaha platforms. increase money supply, graduated income tax, federal loan program, 8 hour workday, and restrictions on immigration.
Ch. 6.2:
-What impact did railroads have on the US?
brought dreams of land, adventure, and a fresh start.
-Why were many people upset with the railroads?
farmers were upset because companies would tax on them if they had railroads on their land.
-What did the Grangers or government do to regulate the railroads?
filed tax on railroads to protect their interests.
Ch. 6.3:
-Tell me about Andrew Carnegie.
-Tell me about John D. Rockefeller.
Rockefeller had a standard oil company and processed 3% of the coutries crude oil. Controlled 90% of refining business. People called him "robber barons" because he had good market tactics and drove many people out of business. Richest person in the world.
-What was Social Darwinism and how did it apply to business?
-Explain how companies formed monopolies(vertical/horizontal integration, trusts).
-How did the government try to regulate business?
Sherman Antitrust Act made it illegal to form a trust.
-What are labor unions and what is their purpose?
workers go on strike and some were afraid to go on strike. they talked with the representitives from the company so they can get a better life.
Were labor unions successful in achieving their goals? Explain/Give examples.
most of the strikes worked and were not the best things to have happen to a business. not a lot of the strikes worked. Pullman company strike workers took home 6 buck or less a week and pullman sent breakers to end the strike. It got violent and president grover cleveland sent in troops and the strike ended.
Ch. 7.1:
Why did immigrants come to the US?
they came to earn money and return to their homesteads and others to escape harsh conditions. the gold rush and to work on railroads.
Where did immigrants come from?
Europe, Japan, Asia, South America, and the Carribean.
What problems/issues did immigrants face on the trip over and once they got here?
They were crowded on the decks and picked up diseases. couldn't get any fresh air or excercise. some even died on the way over. Ellis Island.
Why did some people want to put restriction on immigration? What were those restrictions?
Ch. 7.2
Why did cities grow so quickly in the late 1800's and early 1900's?
What problems did cities fact due to the rapid increase in population?
What did some people do to try to help the bad situation in the cities?
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