IMPACT OF INDUSTRIES

Cotton Mills

Factories that process cotton, which doubled in number in the southern US between 1880 and 1900.

Tobacco Industry

An industry that controlled 90% of cigarette production by the end of the 19th century in the US.

Sharecropping

An exploitative system where black workers were often trapped in poverty and inequality.

Bonanza Farms

Large-scale, highly efficient farms that dominated agricultural production.

Economic Disparity

A significant difference in economic conditions, notably between wealthy landowners and small-scale farmers.

Blacklisting

The practice of marking workers as troublemakers to prevent their employment, commonly used against labor rights movements.

Labor Conditions

Refers to the working environments that were often dangerous, especially for black and Mexican workers in industrial sectors.

Exploitative Labor

Work conditions that take advantage of workers, often without protections or rights.

Industrial Growth

The expansion of industries such as cotton, tobacco, and steel, contributing to economic development in the US.

Systemic Racial Disparities

Inequalities ingrained in social systems, often affecting marginalized groups in the labor market.

Water Supply Monopoly

The control over water resources by large farms, disadvantaging smaller farmers.

Negotiate Favorable Rates

The ability to obtain better prices or terms from railroads and suppliers, typically held by larger farms.

Hazardous Work Environment

A workplace that poses dangers to employees, especially common in coal, iron, and steel industries.

Economic Activity

The production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, which increased due to industry expansion.

Infrastructure Growth

The development of physical structures like roads and buildings, driven by industries such as coal and steel.

Labor Rights Movements

Campaigns aimed at improving working conditions and securing rights for workers.

Grueling Work

Extremely demanding and exhausting labor, common in the cotton and tobacco industries.

Manufacturing Expansion

The increase in production capabilities in various industries, contributing to America's industrial power.

Poverty Cycle

A persistent state of financial instability affecting minority populations such as African Americans and Mexican Americans.

Cigarette Production

The manufacturing process of cigarettes, which was dominated by the tobacco industry in the 19th century.

Southern Economic Impact

Economic consequences specifically for the southern United States due to industrial agriculture and exploitation.

Small-Scale Farmers

Farmers operating on a smaller scale, often at a disadvantage compared to larger operations.

Competition in Agriculture

The rivalry among farmers, particularly during the rise of bonanza farms, affecting smaller farmers' survival.

Labor Exploitation

The unethical treatment of workers to maximize profit, prevalent in various industries.

Job Creation

The process of generating new employment opportunities, linked to the growth of cotton and tobacco industries.

Racial Inequality

Disparities in rights and access to resources based on race, particularly evident in the labor market.

Southern Mills Growth

The increase in the number of cotton mills in the South, reflecting industrial demand from 1880 to 1900.