Antonio Huete
5th period: McCarthy
June 1, 2012
Essential Questions on Chapter 27
1. Why were entrepreneurs, industrialists, and bankers such significant and controversial figures in American politics and business in the late 19th century?
They were so controversial because they made the United States thrive, but at the same time sold stock for five time what they where really worth.
2. Why did the growth of industry contribute to the development of a conservation movement?
The growth of America’s industry required large amounts of land and natural supplies to build such buildings. Resources such as trees and fertile soil were becoming scarce and needed to be stopped from being used up, so organizations were developed so that land could not be destroyed by federal and private needs.
3.What strategies did the labor movement use to try to improve working conditions? Who were the leaders of the labor movement?
To try to improve working conditions Mother Jones and many organizations and committees led strikes and passed laws that banned the hiring of children. Fortunately 43 states out of 50 agreed with these terms and applied the laws.
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