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Civil War ends
The civil war ends. There is a need to begin rebuilding the country. The Industrial North begins building factories in the South. Only white men can find jobs. -
The spread of the railroad
After the Civil War ended, the rebuilding process began to expand out west. Cornelius Vanderbilt and Andrew Carnegie worked together to connect all parts of the United States. Cheap labor was abundant after the war. -
15th ammendment
All men of color can vote. Colored men can find more jobs besides farming -
The Great SouthWest Railroad Strike
200,000 strikers from Texas, Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri protested against unfair wages and dangerous working conditions. The strike eventually failed because it could not get enough railroads to unite. -
Erdman Act
Erdman Act prevents discrimination against unionized railroad workers. Provides mediation for labor disputes -
The Great Anthracite Coal Strike
The United Mine Workers of America began a strike for better wages and conditions in Eastern Pennsylvania. 147,000 were on protest. President Theodore Roosevelt unsuccessfully tried to end the protest. J.P Morgan made a deal with Union leaders that gave the workers a 10% increase in their wage. -
WW1
America joins the first world war. Factory production is pointed towards the war effort. 2 million U.S troops are shipped overseas to help France, Britain, and Russia fight against Germany. -
The Steel Strike of 1919
After the surrender of Germany the wages and conditions for factories did not go back to before the war. The American Federation of Labor organized a strike against the major steel corporations. There were 350,000 protesters. The industry leaders slowed down the gain of supporters by saying that unions were communist -
The Great Depression
The stock market crashes and millions of people lose their jobs. Those who have their jobs still get paid significantly less. -
Textile workers strike of 1934
Textile workers went on protest due to long hours, low wages, and neglected representation in FDR's national recovery program. The entire Eastern seaboard was affected and drew 400,000 strikers -
Fair Labor Standards Act
Established 40 hour work week and minimum wage
