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Railroad: Social, Political, Economic Benefits
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Union: Association of workers to improve working conditions (ex. Carpenters, teachers)
Most successful: AFL (only focused on Unions’ needs and ONLY skilled workers)
Impact of Industrial Growth in the US was Uneven in Terms Of:
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1865- US ranked fourth in industrial output behind Britain, France, and Germany
1900- in many industries, the US produced more than the other three combined
By 1900- the US accounted for ⅓ of the world’s manufacturing capacity
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South During Industrialization
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Work and Business (1865)
Work and Business (1900)
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