Monday, October 11th

Advanced American History

After reviewing the concept of industrialists of the Gilded Age being labeled as Robber Barrons or Captains of Industry, we discussed those less fortunate in society during this era.  As the nation moved to an industrial economy, the new work in factories was increasingly unskilled and a steady pool of immigrant labor led to the degradation of wages and working conditions in many industrial cities and factories.  How best to deal with the gap between the rich and poor, industrialists and workers, became a source of substantial conflict in the late 19th century.

Assignment:  Read Andrew Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth.  Complete questions on handout.

 

American Studies

After reviewing the concept of industrialists of the Gilded Age being labeled as Robber Barrons or Captains of Industry, we discussed those less fortunate in society during this era.  As the nation moved to an industrial economy, the new work in factories was increasingly unskilled and a steady pool of immigrant labor led to the degradation of wages and working conditions in many industrial cities and factories.  How best to deal with the gap between the rich and poor, industrialists and workers, became a source of substantial conflict in the late 19th century. 

**Review Chapter 4 Section 2 for key elements in this discussion.  Quiz Tuesday!