Ch. 6.1:-What caused the Industrial revolution to really take off in the late 1800's?The oil boom.-What were some new inventions in the late 1800's and what affect did they have on people's lives?Cheap labor in the cities. Lots of natural resources. Government supported business. Practiced laissez-fairre. entrepreneurs.Ch. 6.2:-What impact did railroads have on the US?increase in trade, booming of towns, lower unemployment rate, quicker travel, safer than wagons, comfort for passengers-Why were many people upset with the railroads?expensive, engines would break down, risks for workers, trouble with time, decreases room for Native Americans-What did the Grangers or government do to regulate the railroads?demanding control over the railroad undustry, interstate commerse act.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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