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Section 3

Big Business & Labor

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Describe the reasons for conflict between Native Americans and white settlers.

What are factors that contributed to the industrialization of America in the late 19th century? Explain.

What were the advantages and disadvantages of the growth of railroads? Explain.

Compare & Contrast the lives and careers of Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller.

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Poor, Scottish immigrantRags to Riches story – he was one of the first

industrial moguls to make his own fortune.Company: U.S. Steel (formerly Pittsburgh

Steel/Carnegie Steel)Used Vertical & Horizontal Integration to

create monopoly in the steel market.Paid his workers low wages & they went on

strike (Homestead Strike)Gave millions of dollars to charities, hospitals,

and

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Poor, Scottish immigrantRags to Riches story – he was one of the first

industrial moguls to make his own fortune.

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