Historical Concepts of the United States

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Transcontinental Railroad

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A network of railroads that connected the eastern and western United States, completed in 1869.

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Immigration changes

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Shifts in immigration patterns, often influenced by economic, political, and social factors, affecting the demographic makeup of a country.

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Communication advancements in the late 1800s

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Telegraph and telephone were key inventions.

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Entertainment innovations during the 2nd Industrial Revolution

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Motion pictures were a major development.

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John Rockefeller

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Founder of Standard Oil Trust, known for his role in creating a monopoly in the oil industry.

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Purpose of Strikes

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Strikes were used as a threat by labor unions to force employers to meet their demands.

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Great Railroad Strike

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One of the violent labor disputes in the late 1800s.

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Late 1800s Labor Movement

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Characterized by the rise of labor unions and collective bargaining.

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Employer-Employee Negotiations

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Collective bargaining was a key method for labor unions to negotiate with employers.

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Labor Unions' Strategy

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Using collective bargaining and strikes to achieve their goals.