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American Federation of Labor was organized in 1886. The purpose of the this was to organize workers into national unions with others in the same trade. The American Federation of Labor sought economic gains, such as higher wages, shorter hours, and better working conditions.

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The Knights of labor was founded 1869. The Knights of Labor campaigned for an eight-hour work day, the abolition of child labor, improved safety in factories, equal pay for men and women, and compensation for on-the-job injury. Its members were low skilled workers, railroad workers, immigrants, and steel workers.

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"Management of a business, industry, or economy, according to principles of efficiency derived from experiments in methods of work and production, especially from time-and-motion studies." Scientific Management looks at work flow to improve economic efficiency and labor productivity.

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The Panic of 1873 started the first great depression in the united states. It caused an over-expansion in the industry and the railroads. Many believe that Grant, Ulysses S. was the cause of the panic of 1873.

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The new consumer culture arose from the 19th century.  Americans turned into consumers who wanted time-saving  commodities, where people could get anything they wanted by shops or mail. The new consumer culture brought an increased supply of mass consumer goods, fueled changes in production, and the industrial revolution.

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The working class in the 1800's consisted of unskilled laborers who worked in brutal and unsanitary conditions. They did not have access to clean water and food, education, or proper clothing.