Mortons

Progressive Era

1901-1929, Progressive movement in rights, living conditions, working conditions, and political corruption. Trying to fix what people think is wrong with society

Labor Unions

Groups put together whose goal was to fight for the rights of workers, organize strikes and negotiate with owners (things like pay, working conditions)

Mass Production

Newer technology and larger workforce. Products were created more quickly and cheaply- They could then be sold cheaper. More people can now afford products

Urbanization

Rapid rise of cities, More factories, More entertainment (city life). Problems with this were overpopulation, less cleanness, Rise in crime

Robber Baron

Someone who does not pay or treat their workers well. They have unethical business practices

Captain of Industry

An owner of a business who donates their money to schools/libraries, They helped the US government

Segregation

The division of races or other groups of people

Push and Pull Factors

“Push” factor- It is why people leave their country- such as fear of government, natural disasters, or war , “Pull” factor - It is why people come to America- searching for opportunities such as buying land or getting a new job. It is the search for a new life.

Temperance Movement

Originally began in the 1820’s, this means to get rid of alcohol. This movement was led by women’s groups and religious groups and was in response to social issues such as alcoholism and violence

Suffrage

The right to vote in political elections.