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Industrial Age HyperDoc Handout Name___________________________Slide 2: Titans of IndustryFor each of the following Titans of Industry, list their industry and explain one important characteristic that made them so successful:John D. Rockefeller:J.P. Morgan:Andrew Carnegie:Why do you think men like Carnegie were so ready to accept Spencer’s ideas on ‘social darwinism’?How did Cornelius Vanderbilt exemplify both the ‘captain of industry’ and ‘robber baron’ ideals?Slide 3: Inventions and TechnologyHow did inventions and new technologies influence the Second Industrial Revolution? Choose one invention from the time period and explain its impact.Describe Edison’s impact on the Second Industrial age.Slide 4: Triangle Shirtwaist DisasterFill out the following chart with specifics on the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire.WhoWhatWhereWhenWhyAfter completing your research, explain who you feel was to blame for the tragedy. Cite specific evidence from the readings and video to support your case.Slide 5: Working And Living ConditionsWhat made life so difficult for coal miners and steelworkers from this era?Why was child labor in such high demand during the late 19th century?Choose two (2) of Riis’ photographs in the exhibit and explain the story each tells about life in late 19th century cities.Slide 6: 19th Century Labor MovementDescribe a distinct similarity and difference between the two union platforms. What does this tell you about each organization?What do the events of the Haymarket Riot tell us about the early labor movement in America?Slide 7: Assessment #1SAQ Responses (You may attach a separate sheet, if you like): A)B)C)Slide 9: 19th Century ImmigrationWhat set the Second Wave immigrants apart from the First Wave? What specific challenges did they face in coming to and after their arrival in America?What traits set the Third Wave immigrants from the Second Wave? Describe their impact on American culture after their arrival.Explain the point of view being shown by the anti-immigrant/Nativist cartoon.After watching the clip, explain what a political machine was and what impact they had on urban society in late 19th century America.Slide 10: A Changing SocietyWhat did people do for entertainment with their leisure time in late 19th century America?What was meant by the “New Woman” during this time period as women’s roles began to change?Who was Jane Addams? What was the purpose behind the creation of ‘settlement houses’?Slide 11: Farmers and PopulistsWhy did Midwestern farmers feel the need to create the Grange organization?What made the ideas used by Bryan in the ‘Cross of Gold Speech’ so popular among farmers and working class people?What are the different symbols used in the cartoon? What do these symbols tell us about the point of view of the artist?Slide 12: Assessment #2SAQ Responses (You may attach a separate sheet, if you like): A)B)C) ................
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