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1. Industrialization in the United States was caused by the accumulation of wealth from mines and factories. It led to exploitation of workers, child labor, loss of personal identity for workers, use of immigrant labor, and strikes. New inventions increased productivity and transportation/communication. 2. Industrialization in Russia caused overcrowding in cities with poor living conditions and long work hours for low pay. The government wanted a strong industrial economy for military competitiveness. Industrialization progressed slower than other nations due to Russia's geography. 3. Newly independent Latin America sought to resemble European nations economically and increase their white populations through European immigration with promises of prosperity, though these promises went largely unfulfilled.

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1. Industrialization in the United States was caused by the accumulation of wealth from mines and factories. It led to exploitation of workers, child labor, loss of personal identity for workers, use of immigrant labor, and strikes. New inventions increased productivity and transportation/communication. 2. Industrialization in Russia caused overcrowding in cities with poor living conditions and long work hours for low pay. The government wanted a strong industrial economy for military competitiveness. Industrialization progressed slower than other nations due to Russia's geography. 3. Newly independent Latin America sought to resemble European nations economically and increase their white populations through European immigration with promises of prosperity, though these promises went largely unfulfilled.

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1.       What were the causes and effects of Industrialization in the United States? - Some of the
causes of the Industrialization of the United States was that great wealth was accumulated due to
the Mines and the establishment of factories. Exploitation, child labor, depersonalization of
workers, & Immigrant labor which led to riots became an effect. There was also strikes and the
emergence of Labor Unions. Monopolies and corruption were also an effect. After the war the
demand for goods increased so more factories were created, and this gave people job
opportunities. Also, some of the natural resources in the USA became cheaper. New inventions
were created to increase productivity and to improve transportation and communication.

2.       What were the causes and effects of Industrialization in Russia? - One negative effect was
the influx in Russia’s population. Russia’s cities had not grown to accommodate their growing
populations. The workers in the cities experiences poor/unsanitary living conditions. They had to
work long hours with little pay. The government saw the need for a strong industrial economy in
order to compete in war. The industrialization took longer for Russia because of its geography.

3.       How did newly independent Latin America interact with the World Economy? – Latin
America was following the historical path of Europe. The country was trying to resemble Europe
or the United States. Latin America sought to attract more Europeans. They were trying to
increase their “white” populations by deliberately recruiting impoverished Europeans with the
promise (That wasn’t really fulfilled) of a new prosperous life in the New world.

TERMS - Discuss the significance of the following:

A.     U.S. Steel Corporation – Founded in 1901. The U.S Steel Corporation was America’s first
billion-dollar company. It is a company with major production operation, it is located in the
United States. Had an annual budget about 3x that of the federal government.

B.      Henry Ford, Andrew Carnegie, & John Rockefeller

Henry Ford: One of the most important industrialists of the 20th century. He is an American
Businessman/founder of Ford Motor Company. He introduced a car that was affordable to almost
every family at the time. He developed the assembly line for mass production & he created the 8-
hour workday. He produced the first cars and the automobile industry became a major force in
the economy by 1910. He reshaped American social and cultural life. He was also a
philanthropist. Oner of one of the most successful car company’s of his time. He’s credited with
developing the assembly line process.
Andrew Carnegie: He was once a poor immigrant, but he soon became one of the richest people
in America. He is a Scottish-American industrialist/businessman who led the enormous
expansion of the American steel industry. Hence where he got the name “Steel king” He was
also one of the most important philanthropists of his time. He gave away 90% of his fortune. He
integrated every phase of his steel making operations. One of the techniques he used was
“vertical integration.” His goal was to improve efficiency by making his supplies more reliable.
He was one of the “Captains of industry” he helped lead America into a new industrial era during
the late 19th century. His specialty was steel, but he pioneered into transportation, oil, and
communication.
John Rockefeller: Owned the Standard Oil Company. Ge gave away exactly ½ of his fortune. His
first job was as a clerk, but he took his own savings and borrowed a thousand dollars from his
father (with interest). After doing that he started his own wholesaling business with his partner
Maurice B Clark. He faced public resentment because he amassed great wealth through what was
considered “unethical” business. He founded the standard oil company and became the world’s
richest man and owner of one of the first and one of the most powerful monopolies. He helped to
refine oil & he became the captain of the oil industry, since he was the founder.

C.      Crimean War (1854-1856) – The Crimean War was fought in East Europe on the Black
Sea and on Crimea. (Which is in Ukraine.) The war was fought over the control of the holy
places in Palestine. It was also fought because Russia wanted to take advantage of the weakening
Ottoman Empire. The results were Russia lost and the allies had won. Russia lost prestige and its
reputation as a great power and needed sweeping internal reform.

D.     Emancipation of Russian Serfs 1861 (beyond the text)) - The reason Alexander II
emancipated the serfs in 1861 was because the inadequate agricultural systems meant declining
poor and low production. Another reason was because of rural poverty the serfs were unable to
pay their taxes and the state started to face debt. There was also pressure from western Europe
because some people believed that they should follow them and abandon serfdom. Another
reason is because Russia’s economic needs were incompatible with their system. The Defeat in
the Crimean war showed that the military was weak and that it was dominated by serfs.

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