The Progressive Era by Samantha Hanavan

What & Who

88215 — 2024-07-11 18:13:17 UTC

The working class was the crucial members working in factories and warehouses. These conditions were brutal and dangerous, but without them, our world as we know it would cease to exist. The working class consisted of children, which were breaking every child labor law we have now, and a lot of immigrants. A lot of this labor was left unpaid for, and a lot of people lost their lives working in such conditions.

Where & Why

88215 — 2024-07-11 18:20:02 UTC

The working class focused primarily in growing cities such as Pittsburgh, Chicago, New York, etc. This is because the Industrial Revolution was mainly in factories and urban industrial areas. The working class became a big reform point because of the conditions they faced. Since there was maltreatment happening, a lot of workers fought back against the mistreatment.

What & Who

88215 — 2024-07-11 18:38:04 UTC

The new consumer culture was a shift towards mass consumption of goods and services. This includes lots of household appliances such as fridges, and other consumerist items like radios and clothing. Since the standard of living was better, many families living in the suburbs had more disposable spending. This made it easier to become consumerists with products that they could now buy due to increased wages.

When & Where & Why

88215 — 2024-07-11 18:56:35 UTC

At the end of the 19th century, beginning of the 20th century (predominately starting in the 1920's), cities where there had been exponential growth in the economy now had new consumer culture. The why is because there had been lots of cultural shifts, People now had leisure time and from the increase in wages, they now had more to spend on these non necessities. Also since the population was increasing, there were more workers, which means lower prices.

Where & Who

88215 — 2024-07-11 19:16:24 UTC

The Panic of 1873 obviously heavily affected America, but also the countries and continents around it that relied on its imports and exports. The Panic of 1873 affected a wide range of people and institutions, including investors, businesses, workers, and farmers. It particularly impacted industrialists, speculators, and railroad companies heavily invested in expansion.

What & Who

88215 — 2024-07-11 19:36:13 UTC

Scientific management aimed to improve efficiency and productivity in industrial workplaces through analysis and the matching of workflows and processes. Frederick Winslow Taylor, an American mechanical engineer and management consultant, is credited with developing scientific management principles.

Where & Why

88215 — 2024-07-11 19:41:12 UTC

It started in factories and large-scale production facilities. It later spread to other industrialized countries, influencing management practices globally. Taylor and others believed that applying scientific principles to management could lead to higher productivity, better quality products, and improved working conditions for employees.

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What & Who

88215 — 2024-07-11 19:51:50 UTC

The Knights of Labor was founded in 1869 by Uriah Stephens. The Knights of Labor was a labor union that sought to improve the working conditions and rights of its members, who included a diverse range of workers such as industrial laborers, miners, craftsmen, and even some farmers. They advocated for an eight-hour workday, workplace safety regulations, and the abolition of child labor.

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What & Who

88215 — 2024-07-11 19:57:24 UTC

The AFL was founded in 1886 by Samuel Gompers, who served as its president for much of its early history. Gompers was a prominent labor leader and advocate for workers' rights. Unlike the Knights of Labor, which aimed for broad inclusivity, the AFL focused primarily on skilled workers and their specific workplace concerns.

Where & Why

88215 — 2024-07-11 20:01:36 UTC

It was based in the United States but had other unions and members throughout the country, particularly in industrial centers. The AFL rose in response to the challenges faced by skilled workers in rapidly industrializing America. Its primary goals included having higher wages, shorter workdays, better working conditions, and recognition of unions.