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North
South
West
Midwest
Political
Wealthy entrepreneurs wanted to increase profits. Workers wanted better wages and working conditions. Labor unions formed first in the Northeast. Miners and steelworkers were some of the first workers to use the strike as a bargaining tool against business owners.
Laws that allowed segregation and discrimination made it hard for southern African Americans to enjoy the improved transportation of the Second Industrial Revolution.
They faced problems, including riots and discriminatory laws.
It was a region in which social and political campaigns took root. Labor unions were also active in cities.
Social The growth of industry created a line between rich and poor
The post-Civil War South continued to have problems related to race. New laws regarding segregation made it hard for southern African Americans to enjoy the improved and rebuilt transportation.
Their willingness to work for lower wages and the cultural differences between them and the white settlers led to friction
Social reform movements arose in Ohio and Illinois. In rural areas, farmers were also politically active. It was a region in which social and political campaigns took root.
Economic or Type of Economy Manufacturing was limited . The rapid growth of manufacturing created a need for more workers
Farming and manufacturing caused economic growth Cotton gin was important cash crop in the south
Reapers were being sold and didnt cause for many labor men
This region experienced economic growth in both farming and manufacturing. The upper Midwest states became centers of industry and a hub for shipping and transport.
Population Change About 1870 about 50percent of the U.S, population was foreign born
Many African Americans left the South to work in new factories
North
South
West
Midwest
Political
Wealthy entrepreneurs wanted to increase profits. Workers wanted better wages and working conditions. Labor unions formed first in the Northeast. Miners and steelworkers were some of the first workers to use the strike as a bargaining tool against business owners.
Laws that allowed segregation and discrimination made it hard for southern African Americans to enjoy the improved transportation of the Second Industrial Revolution.
They faced problems, including riots and discriminatory laws.
It was a region in which social and political campaigns took root. Labor unions were also active in cities.
Social The growth of industry created a line between rich and poor
The post-Civil War South continued to have problems related to race. New laws regarding segregation made it hard for southern African Americans to enjoy the improved and rebuilt transportation.
Their willingness to work for lower wages and the cultural differences between them and the white settlers led to friction
Social reform movements arose in Ohio and Illinois. In rural areas, farmers were also politically active. It was a region in which social and political campaigns took root.
Economic or Type of Economy Manufacturing was limited . The rapid growth of manufacturing created a need for more workers
Farming and manufacturing caused economic growth Cotton gin was important cash crop in the south
Reapers were being sold and didnt cause for many labor men
This region experienced economic growth in both farming and manufacturing. The upper Midwest states became centers of industry and a hub for shipping and transport.
Population Change About 1870 about 50percent of the U.S, population was foreign born
Many African Americans left the South to work in new factories