Progressive Era

What new industries began to thrive in South Carolina during the 19th century?

• oil refining and automobiles

• chemical production and cottonseed oil

• steel mills and meat packing

• textiles and phosphate mining

What led to the rise of the textile industry in South Carolina?

• high-paying jobs for mill workers

• steady supply of raw materials

• development of labor unions

• increase in rural populations

What did textile mill owners in South Carolina do to attract workers?

• paid good salaries

• offered bonuses for high production

• established a pleasant work environment

• set up villages to provide housing

What was one of the major benefits of the textile industry?

• creation of new jobs

• encouragement to move to rural areas

• improvements in working conditions

• rejection of new industry

Which description best fits the life of a mill worker in South Carolina?

• worked in a safe environment

• received higher pay than most industrial workers

• worked long hours for little pay

• received health benefits and a retirement package

How did the rise of the phosphate, lumber, and textile industries affect South Carolina?

• changed S.C. from being a region dependent on agriculture to a region known only for industry

• helped S.C. to diversify its economy

• destroyed the cotton industry in S.C.

• failed to make any impact in the state because S.C. relied on farming and agriculture

How did the expansion of railroads during the Second Industrial Revolution impact South Carolina?

• The railroad industry only expanded across the west, so South Carolina was unaffected.

• Towns and cities in the state were linked together by nearly 2,800 miles of track.

• Businesses moved out of the state because of opportunities in the West.

• The Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads met in S.C. to create a transcontinental railway.

What did South Carolina Governor Benjamin Tillman believe would most benefit farmers?

• cheaper labor supply

• more agricultural education

• money to spend on seed and equipment

• lower fees on railroads, warehouses, and mills

In the midst of the Populist Movement in South Carolina, “Pitchfork” Ben Tillman easily won the 1890 election for governor. Who were his main supporters?

• African Americans

• Lowcountry elite

• Poor white farmers

• Textile workers

Which university do these details describe? (founded as land-grant college, Governor Benjamin Tillman helped establish it, opened in 1893 as an agricultural college, located in northwest South Carolina)

• The Citadel

• Clemson University

• University of South Carolina

• South Carolina State University