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Content: also, millions of immigrants from europe and asia came to the us and filled the demands for labor. third, government policies encouraged the success of businesses. lastly, the nations cultural climate contributed to the growth of industry with its favorable views of entrepreneurs
what factors explained the emergence of large corporations, and what did americans think of them
new and more efficient production techniques, as well as improvements in transportation and communication, paved the way for the rise of mass consumerism, which led to large corporations dominating the american scene. as they gained more power over thousands of workers and small businesses, the nation struggled with the costs and benefits of big business
how did technology impact the growth of the us
the reasons for industrialization also contributed to new and creative technological advances/inventions. large utility companies soon formed to power light bulbs and machines. this also led to new and better railroads, improvements in the telegraph, and the invention of the telephone. these inventions led to easier communication and transportation
how did the rise of big businesses lead to the formation of labor unions
as the nation industrialized, the extremes of wealth and poverty began to appear. many industrial workers endured long days in poor conditions for low pay. most workers believed this to be unfair, and organized labor unions to improve their conditions
what resulted from the clashes between workers and big businesses during the 1880s and 1890s
workers and big businesses often clashed violently in the later decades of the 19th century. in may of 1886 an event known as the haymarket riot erupted during a labor market in chicago.