
Industrial Revolution - Station Rotation
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11th Grade
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Brett Pierotte
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Child Labor and Labor Unions
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What were two reasons that employers liked to hire children instead of adults?
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They would work for lower wages
They were less likely to complain or go on strike
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Why would reformers believe hiring children was a problem? List as many reasons as you can think of.
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long hours
low pay
dangerous conditions
accidents and injuries
no opportunity for education
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Multiple Choice
According to the video, why was Lewis Hine's photographic technique so effective?
He focused attention on the individual worker
He focused on large groups of child workers
He focused on the factories and their machinery
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Based on the video...describe the working conditions for children in the industrial era. Give specific examples!
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What were two reasons the labor movement began?
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better pay
shorter hours
safer working conditions
greater share of profits
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What were two successes the labor union achieved?
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work-free weekends
8-hour work day and 40-hour work week
regulation of child labor
minimum wage laws
health benefits
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Political Machines
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Multiple Choice
True or False: Political machines were organizations that allowed a "city boss" to control politics and government in a big city.
TRUE
FALSE
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Open Ended
Give examples of how "Political Machines" were corrupt:
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Taking bribes and kick-backs for political favors
Committing voter fraud
Overcharging and defrauding city governments
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What reforms were put in place to control political machines?
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Secret ballots
Initiative, referendum, and recall
17th Amendment - Direct election of Senators
And two more...
Primary elections to select candidates
Civil service exams for government jobs
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Monopolies
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What does it mean when a business becomes a "monopoly"?
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One business controls an entire industry,
OR
One seller controls a single market
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What are some problems caused by Monopolies?
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No competition
One seller sets prices & wages
Creates barriers to entry
Uses money to influence politics & government
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Sherman Ant-Trust Act
Government can regulate & even break up monopolies
Must approve large mergers
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