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The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing processes. It was dirty, crowded, and overrun, which then led to diseases. -
Globalization
Globalization helped shape people into learning about other cultures. -
Free International Trade
Tariifs got placed on taxes from imports. Consumers ''buy America" but government spends more money. -
Early America:Traditional Economy
The traditional economy had liitle government involvement, lived in rural areas, and they were self-sufficient farmers. -
Progressive Movement
It began as a social movement and then grew into a political movement. This also helped create the child labor. The Wagner Act guarentees all workers the right to form a union. The Taft- Harley Act can delay a strike for 80 days. It will then threaten national security. -
Rise of the Labor Movement
Helped to create labor unions and employees were given the same contract. -
The Great Depression
The US enters economic depression. -
Fight against the Labor Movement
If contract fails, boss can lockout employees. The bosses shut down factories, until workers agree to their demands. Bosses blacklist those involved with the union.
