Industrial Revolution And Immigration Flashcards
Why were over 2 million children under the age 16 working in America
They worked to support their families
What was the result of unsafe working conditions
A fire broke out at the triangle shirtwaist factory, killing 146 people
The first Labor Day celebration was in 1882 and was declared by the ____.____ approved Labor Day as a national holiday in _____.
Labor union, congress,1894
Why did immigrants come to the U.S.
To live a simple life, escape prejudice, and a better economic opportunity
Why did they live in communities with others from their home country
Because it was a way to help make the adjustment to the U.S. Easier
Stock
A share of a company that is sold to an investor
Sweatshops
A factory where people work under poor conditions
Labor unions
A group of workers joined together to fight for improved working conditions and better wages
Strike
To stop work to compel an employer to meet worker demands
Corporation
A business owned by investors
Trust
Large companies with the power to drive out competition in an industry
Monopoly
A company that has control of an entire industry
Urbanization
The movement of people from rural areas to cities
Human resources
People who work to produce goods and services
Capital recourses
Tools and machines that companies use to produce goods and services
