Ch. 6.1:
-What caused the Industrial revolution to really take off in the late 1800's?
the invention of oil and gasoline, and steel.
-What were some new inventions in the late 1800's and what affect did they have on people's lives?
steam engine, barbed wire, steel plow, light bulb.
Ch. 6.2:
-What impact did railroads have on the US?
-Why were many people upset with the railroads?
-What did the Grangers or government do to regulate the railroads?
Ch. 6.3:
-Tell me about Andrew Carnegie.
-Tell me about John D. Rockefeller.
-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?
-What are labor unions and what is their purpose?
Were labor unions successful in achieving their goals? Explain/Give examples.
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