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The Gilded Age saw a rise in unhealthy and dangerous working conditions. Most factory owners and bosses were more concerned with profit than worker safety. During industrialization , the work accidents and terrible working conditions were countless.
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Companies emerged during this era that sought to eliminate or get rid of competition. These companies formed monopolies or a company which controls a product or industry like John Rockefeller and the oil business giving them an unfair advantage. If these companies were the only option for consumers for that product , they would then have to pay whatever the price.
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The government practiced laissez faire economics , meaning they did not get involved in the economy. This benefited big business. In addition , there was many instances of corruption by the government.
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Industrialization brought increased production but also increased pollution. This pollution started to negatively impact the environment. In addition Americans were exploiting their natural resources by depleting the finite amount available.