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The American federation of labor was a labor union formed in 1866 in Columbus, Ohio. Many in this union were also accompanied with Knights of labor. Samuel Gompers was the president up until his death in 1924. The American Federation of Labor worked towards economic security for Americans within the union, bargaining rights, and political support for unionization. The American federation of labor wanted to work towards higher wages, shorter hours, and improved work conditions.  The Union ended in 1955.

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American Federation of Labor (American Labor Movement)

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The knights of labor was an American labor federation that was in the late 19th century, which was founded in 1869. The knights of labor campaigned for an eight hour workday, abolishing child labor, closing the gender wage gap, and believed laborers should own the industries where they work.

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Frederick Winslow Taylor, the Father of Scientific Management 

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In the early 20th century, the scientific management helped create a way so that a task could be done one way, that is the fastest and most efficient. This was believed to increase productivity and implement new planning programs to describe how each job/task should be completed.

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The panic of 1873 can be described as a economic and financial crisis in Europe and America. In America this led to the great Depression, which went on until 1930. The stock market crash in Europe caused investors to sell the investments in American projects, specifically railroads. This caused unemployment to rise, and wages lowered.

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Thanks to the increase in industry in the United States, Americans had access to consume foods like never before. Large department stores started as early as 1870s, and offered options to more than just the wealthy class. there was a greater variety of foods with a more affordable price. because of all the business and food options, advertising took a rise in 1900s and companies were spending more than ever on trying to promote their product. Thanks to the larger options and more affordable price, this because a time-saver for all Americans.

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Consumer Culture in the Late 19th Century

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The working class consisted of Americans during the progressive era and is relative to the lower middle class. Typically the lower class has little to no education requirements, low pay, and little skill required. The working class jobs are often factory/industrial work, food industry, and maintenance jobs. Those in the working class often exceeded 40 hours a week and labored up to 63 hours per week. The working conditions were poor, which caused countless deaths, and the working class was looked down upon by those in higher working positions.