Topic.08 Life As A World Power
•
0 likes•380 views
The document discusses key events and developments in the United States as it emerged as a world power in the late 19th century. It describes the construction of the transcontinental railroad which connected the country coast to coast, fueling western expansion. It also discusses the discovery of silver in Nevada and the major oil find at Spindletop, Texas, which transformed the country's energy industry. Finally, it summarizes the deadly 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City which killed 146 garment workers and led to new labor laws and safety regulations.
Report
Share
Report
Share
![I’ve Been Working on the Railroad… [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Recommended
Urbanization
During the late 19th century, urbanization increased rapidly as many Americans moved to cities. The urban population grew from 10 million in 1870 to over 30 million by 1900, with most new urban residents being immigrants. Many immigrants lived in crowded and unsanitary tenement housing in ethnic enclaves and worked long hours for low pay in the growing industrial economy. At the same time, large corporations like Carnegie Steel and Standard Oil dominated their industries, leading to concerns over monopolies and wealth inequality. Workers organized unions to fight for better conditions, while African Americans faced increasing racial segregation and violence in the South under Jim Crow laws after the Supreme Court's "separate but equal" ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson.
Gilded age us inventions 2013
Here is a potential advertisement for Thomas Edison's light bulbs:
Illuminate Your Home with Edison's Light!
Tired of the dangers and expenses of kerosene lamps? Say goodbye to fires and replace your lamps with Edison's revolutionary new electric light bulb!
Edison's incandescent bulb provides a bright, clean light that is safer than any flame. And now that Edison has built power stations across the country, electric light is more affordable than ever.
Transform your home into a modern oasis of illumination. Install Edison's electric lighting system today! Say goodbye to the dark and usher in a new era of convenience and safety.
1880 1889 presentation
This document summarizes key events and developments in the United States between 1880-1899. It notes the industrialization and urbanization period from 1880-1915, as well as the settlement house movement to help immigrants. The Progressive Era from 1890-1920 is also mentioned as a time of social reforms. Specific events covered include the establishment of national parks like Yosemite and Mt. Rainier, inventions like the light bulb and automobile, women's suffrage movements, wars like the Spanish-American War, and economic downturns like the Panic of 1893.
American expansion
The transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869, connecting the Union Pacific Railroad from Omaha, Nebraska to the Central Pacific Railroad from Sacramento, California. Workers faced poor conditions due to harsh weather and difficult terrain. The railroad facilitated westward expansion and increased demand for industries like steel and coal. It also led to the establishment of time zones to coordinate train schedules. The railroad era marked the rise of "robber barons" like Vanderbilt and powerful corporations, and the beginnings of big business in America through trusts and monopolies.
Chapter 6 The industrial revolution
The document provides information on key developments during the Industrial Revolution in the United States, including important innovations, industries, labor issues, and social impacts. Some of the major topics covered include the rise of industries like steel, oil, railroads, and electricity; influential inventors and businessmen; the growth of large corporations and monopolies; difficult working conditions and labor unrest leading to union organizing; and social problems that arose from industrialization.
US History: Goal 5 & 7
The document summarizes key aspects of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era in the United States, including immigration patterns and issues immigrants faced, the rise of factories and related labor issues, union organizing efforts, muckraking journalism, and the responses of Progressive reformers and presidents like Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson. It covers topics such as political machines and corruption, trustbusting, and women's suffrage.
American History Chapter 18 Sections 1-5
Industrialization and urbanization led to rapid changes in American society in the late 19th century. There was a new wave of immigration as millions came to the US for opportunities. Cities grew substantially in size and population, bringing both economic opportunities and social problems. New mass communication technologies like the telephone connected people. Public schooling expanded to educate more children and help immigrants assimilate to American culture. Overall this was a period of significant transformation in industry, cities, immigration patterns, and society.
10.1 & 10.2
Warren G. Harding was elected president in 1920 on a platform of returning to normalcy after WWI. However, his administration was plagued by corruption scandals like the Teapot Dome Scandal. Harding died in office in 1923 and was succeeded by Calvin Coolidge. In the 1920s, new industries like automobiles, airlines, and radio flourished. Henry Ford's assembly line production of affordable Model T cars made car ownership possible for many Americans. However, economic issues like uneven prosperity between rural and urban areas and rising consumer debt began emerging as signs of future trouble.
Recommended
Urbanization
During the late 19th century, urbanization increased rapidly as many Americans moved to cities. The urban population grew from 10 million in 1870 to over 30 million by 1900, with most new urban residents being immigrants. Many immigrants lived in crowded and unsanitary tenement housing in ethnic enclaves and worked long hours for low pay in the growing industrial economy. At the same time, large corporations like Carnegie Steel and Standard Oil dominated their industries, leading to concerns over monopolies and wealth inequality. Workers organized unions to fight for better conditions, while African Americans faced increasing racial segregation and violence in the South under Jim Crow laws after the Supreme Court's "separate but equal" ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson.
Gilded age us inventions 2013
Here is a potential advertisement for Thomas Edison's light bulbs:
Illuminate Your Home with Edison's Light!
Tired of the dangers and expenses of kerosene lamps? Say goodbye to fires and replace your lamps with Edison's revolutionary new electric light bulb!
Edison's incandescent bulb provides a bright, clean light that is safer than any flame. And now that Edison has built power stations across the country, electric light is more affordable than ever.
Transform your home into a modern oasis of illumination. Install Edison's electric lighting system today! Say goodbye to the dark and usher in a new era of convenience and safety.
1880 1889 presentation
This document summarizes key events and developments in the United States between 1880-1899. It notes the industrialization and urbanization period from 1880-1915, as well as the settlement house movement to help immigrants. The Progressive Era from 1890-1920 is also mentioned as a time of social reforms. Specific events covered include the establishment of national parks like Yosemite and Mt. Rainier, inventions like the light bulb and automobile, women's suffrage movements, wars like the Spanish-American War, and economic downturns like the Panic of 1893.
American expansion
The transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869, connecting the Union Pacific Railroad from Omaha, Nebraska to the Central Pacific Railroad from Sacramento, California. Workers faced poor conditions due to harsh weather and difficult terrain. The railroad facilitated westward expansion and increased demand for industries like steel and coal. It also led to the establishment of time zones to coordinate train schedules. The railroad era marked the rise of "robber barons" like Vanderbilt and powerful corporations, and the beginnings of big business in America through trusts and monopolies.
Chapter 6 The industrial revolution
The document provides information on key developments during the Industrial Revolution in the United States, including important innovations, industries, labor issues, and social impacts. Some of the major topics covered include the rise of industries like steel, oil, railroads, and electricity; influential inventors and businessmen; the growth of large corporations and monopolies; difficult working conditions and labor unrest leading to union organizing; and social problems that arose from industrialization.
US History: Goal 5 & 7
The document summarizes key aspects of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era in the United States, including immigration patterns and issues immigrants faced, the rise of factories and related labor issues, union organizing efforts, muckraking journalism, and the responses of Progressive reformers and presidents like Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson. It covers topics such as political machines and corruption, trustbusting, and women's suffrage.
American History Chapter 18 Sections 1-5
Industrialization and urbanization led to rapid changes in American society in the late 19th century. There was a new wave of immigration as millions came to the US for opportunities. Cities grew substantially in size and population, bringing both economic opportunities and social problems. New mass communication technologies like the telephone connected people. Public schooling expanded to educate more children and help immigrants assimilate to American culture. Overall this was a period of significant transformation in industry, cities, immigration patterns, and society.
10.1 & 10.2
Warren G. Harding was elected president in 1920 on a platform of returning to normalcy after WWI. However, his administration was plagued by corruption scandals like the Teapot Dome Scandal. Harding died in office in 1923 and was succeeded by Calvin Coolidge. In the 1920s, new industries like automobiles, airlines, and radio flourished. Henry Ford's assembly line production of affordable Model T cars made car ownership possible for many Americans. However, economic issues like uneven prosperity between rural and urban areas and rising consumer debt began emerging as signs of future trouble.
Takoma Art Quest (Community Center)
Collection of photographs of the Takoma Park community Center, produced by the students in the summer art quest program.
Topic.04 Understanding Our Government
The document summarizes key aspects of the United States government. It discusses that the government has three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. The legislative branch is Congress, which is bicameral consisting of the House of Representatives and Senate. States have equal representation in the Senate but representation varies in the House. Citizens elect representatives and the president via electoral college, though the system is confusing. The president earns a yearly salary of $450,000 along with expense accounts. Large sums are also spent, such as over $300 billion in Iraq in 2006 and a national debt exceeding $9 trillion in 2008.
Topic 02.Colonization, Towards Revolution
The document provides an overview of early American colonial history, focusing on differences between the Northern and Southern colonies. It summarizes that the Northern colonies were settled for religious reasons and centered around towns, while the Southern colonies focused on plantation agriculture and spread out along river systems. It also discusses increasing tensions between the British government and colonies in the late 1700s that contributed to the American Revolution.
Topic.09 The Great War
This document provides an overview of United States foreign policy and involvement in World War I. It discusses the US shift from isolationism to imperialism in the late 1800s through policies like the Open Door Policy. It also outlines key events that led the US to enter WWI in 1917, such as German attacks on passenger ships. The document concludes by examining the Treaty of Versailles and its impact on ending WWI.
Keegan
Dr. Fergonson hosted a show where he inspected various specimens including a dog's nose which was interesting and wet, dog treats which were tasty, bread and butter which were fascinating, a cat's eye, nose, fur and ear which had different properties, and realized at the end of the show that he himself was dirty.
Topic.11 A Depression In The United States
The document summarizes the economic conditions during the 1920s stock market boom and bust, and the Great Depression that followed. It describes how many Americans invested heavily in the stock market during the prosperous 1920s, often buying stocks on margin, but then panicked when the market crashed in 1929, wiping out their savings. The crash led to widespread unemployment, poverty, and homelessness as businesses closed and banks failed across the country in the early 1930s. President Roosevelt attempted to address the crisis through New Deal programs.
Tenyang
A student fell asleep under a tree and woke up worried that they were late for class, rushing to the door only to find it locked, realizing to their relief that it was summer and there were no classes.
Takoma Photo Art Quest (set B)
The document describes a photo art workshop held at the Takoma Park Maryland Library. Twenty photographers and photo editors participated in creating original artworks using found photographs from various sources like family photos and public domain internet images. They edited the photos using the free and open-source GIMP photo editing program on multiple computers running Linux operating systems. The workshop was designed and taught by CMA Medeiros with support from the Friends of the Library organization.
Drugan Notes-Industrial Revolution
The document provides information on the industrialization and growth of cities in the United States in the late 19th century. It discusses factors that contributed to urban growth like industrialization, western settlement, immigration, and new technologies. Key inventions and innovators from this period included the Bessemer process for steel production, Thomas Edison's light bulb and other inventions, Alexander Graham Bell's telephone, the Wright brothers' airplane, and Henry Ford's Model T automobile. Railroads transformed the nation by connecting cities and enabling westward expansion.
Goal 5 the gilded age
This document provides an overview of industrialization in the United States from 1877-1900. It discusses key factors that drove rapid industrialization such as technological innovations, abundant natural resources, and a growing population. New business leaders like Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Morgan accumulated vast wealth through trusts and monopolies in industries like oil, steel, and railroads. Labor unions struggled to improve conditions for workers against this concentration of wealth and power by business elites. Overall industrialization increased standards of living but also inequality and the power of large corporations over both the economy and government.
1. gilded age_unit_1870-1900
The document provides information on the Gilded Age in the United States from 1870-1900. It summarizes the presidents during this period and discusses the rise of large industries, such as steel, oil, and railroads, led by businessmen like Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Morgan. It also examines the working conditions, labor unions, immigration, and growth of cities during the Gilded Age, which saw both rapid industrialization but also significant social problems.
LOAPUSH 24
This document summarizes the development of the railroad industry in the United States between 1865-1900. It describes how the railroad network expanded dramatically after the Civil War, driven by government subsidies in the form of large land grants. The completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869 connected the country by rail and spurred major economic growth and western expansion. However, the railroad industry was plagued by corruption and monopolistic practices. This led to the first attempts at government regulation through acts like the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. The growth of railroads was central to the massive industrialization of the U.S. economy during this period.
The gilded age
The Gilded Age document discusses key aspects of the Gilded Age period in the United States from the 1870s to 1900, including:
1) This period saw unprecedented economic, industrial, and population growth fueled by capitalism, urbanization, and the rise of big business and robber barons.
2) New industries like railroads, steel, and oil consolidated wealth in the hands of a few major industrialists through practices like vertical and horizontal integration.
3) Rapid industrialization and urbanization also led to major social problems as working conditions declined and labor unrest grew due to lack of protections and unionization.
4) Labor movements gained momentum in response to exploitation, organizing major unions and strikes to
The Gilded Age.pdf
By the 1890s, 10% of the population held 90% of the wealth in the United States. Jacob Riis documented the poor living conditions of immigrants in New York City through photographs in his 1890 book How the Other Half Lived, showing overcrowded tenement housing and families living in poverty. Labor unrest grew during this time period as workers organized unions like the Knights of Labor to demand better treatment and wages from industrialists and robber barons accumulating vast wealth, leading to events like the Haymarket Riot in 1886 and the Homestead Steel Strike in 1892.
Urbanization
During the late 19th century, the United States underwent rapid urbanization and industrialization. Millions of immigrants poured into American cities, and populations skyrocketed. New building technologies allowed for the construction of skyscrapers in major urban areas. At the same time, social problems emerged as many immigrants lived in poor conditions. New business practices like vertical and horizontal integration led to the rise of monopolies that dominated industries. While economic growth was substantial, the Gilded Age also saw the development of class divisions and inequality.
Staar 02 industrialization during the gilded age1
The document summarizes key technological innovations and industrial developments in the United States following the Civil War. It describes how new inventions like the Bessemer Process for steel production and the use of electricity enabled industrialization and economic growth. New business organizations like corporations allowed companies to raise large amounts of capital. Entrepreneurs and industrial leaders established monopolies in industries like oil and steel. While this growth benefited business owners, workers often faced difficult and unsafe conditions, leading to the rise of labor unions seeking better treatment.
Urbanization
During the late 19th century, the United States underwent rapid urbanization and industrialization. Millions of immigrants poured into major cities, transforming the population. As populations grew, new technologies like steel production and elevators enabled the construction of skyscrapers. New business models like vertical and horizontal integration helped companies dominate entire industries. While industrialization created wealth for some, workers often faced difficult conditions. Unions organized to advocate for better treatment. Racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans also increased during this period of rapid change known as the Gilded Age.
Big Business- Industrialization
The document summarizes major economic and social changes in the United States between 1865 and 1920, including the rise of large corporations, influential businessmen ("robber barons"), labor unions, and government regulation. It notes that the Civil War accelerated industrialization and the growth of large businesses organized as corporations. Figures like Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Ford built vast fortunes and monopolies, while labor unions like the Knights of Labor and AFL fought for workers' rights amid low wages and unsafe conditions. Facing public pressure, the government began regulating railroads and trusts through acts like the Interstate Commerce Act and Sherman Antitrust Act.
Chapter 5 - Industrialization and the Gilded Age.pptx
The document summarizes technological innovations and industrialization in the United States following the Civil War. Key developments included the Bessemer process which increased steel production, new inventions like the telephone and typewriter, and the rise of oil and electricity as energy sources. The growth of railroads connected regions and markets. Entrepreneurs like Rockefeller and Carnegie established large corporations and amassed wealth, though workers faced long hours, low pay, and unsafe conditions, leading some to organize unions. Overall industrialization transformed the US economy through technological advances and new business models.
18.1 b chapter 18 powerpoint the industrial revolution (revised 10 13-13)
The document provides an overview of the Industrial Revolution in the United States through several sections. It describes how authors like Jack London and Mark Twain wrote stories depicting everyday American life. It also explains how the discovery of oil and new steel production methods by Andrew Carnegie drove industrialization. The growth of large factories benefited from economies of scale but also led to monopolies and consolidation. The Industrial Revolution spurred massive immigration to cities and the rise of labor unions seeking better treatment of workers.
Capitalism- The American experience 1907-1941.pptx
The document provides background information on the rise of capitalism in the United States from 1907-1941. It discusses the key causes including the expansion of railways, post-Civil War reconstruction, immigrant labor, the discovery of oil, and mass production. Important individuals like Rockefeller, Carnegie, Ford, and Morgan helped drive industrialization. The Gilded Age saw huge economic growth but also the rise of monopolies and inequality. The Progressive Era brought reforms to regulate industry and protect workers in response to these issues.
Economic Reform in the Progressive Era
Progressives became concerned about long work hours and poor wages damaging the health of factory workers, especially women and children. Reformers like Florence Kelley lobbied for protective legislation. Jacob Riis documented poor living conditions in tenement housing. Muckraking journalists like Ida Tarbell exposed corruption and fraud in big business, such as Standard Oil. Theodore Roosevelt, as president, took steps to regulate industry and break up trusts in the interest of public welfare, while also establishing national parks and promoting conservation. Upton Sinclair's The Jungle drew attention to unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry and spurred passage of new food safety laws.
More Related Content
Viewers also liked
Takoma Art Quest (Community Center)
Collection of photographs of the Takoma Park community Center, produced by the students in the summer art quest program.
Topic.04 Understanding Our Government
The document summarizes key aspects of the United States government. It discusses that the government has three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. The legislative branch is Congress, which is bicameral consisting of the House of Representatives and Senate. States have equal representation in the Senate but representation varies in the House. Citizens elect representatives and the president via electoral college, though the system is confusing. The president earns a yearly salary of $450,000 along with expense accounts. Large sums are also spent, such as over $300 billion in Iraq in 2006 and a national debt exceeding $9 trillion in 2008.
Topic 02.Colonization, Towards Revolution
The document provides an overview of early American colonial history, focusing on differences between the Northern and Southern colonies. It summarizes that the Northern colonies were settled for religious reasons and centered around towns, while the Southern colonies focused on plantation agriculture and spread out along river systems. It also discusses increasing tensions between the British government and colonies in the late 1700s that contributed to the American Revolution.
Topic.09 The Great War
This document provides an overview of United States foreign policy and involvement in World War I. It discusses the US shift from isolationism to imperialism in the late 1800s through policies like the Open Door Policy. It also outlines key events that led the US to enter WWI in 1917, such as German attacks on passenger ships. The document concludes by examining the Treaty of Versailles and its impact on ending WWI.
Keegan
Dr. Fergonson hosted a show where he inspected various specimens including a dog's nose which was interesting and wet, dog treats which were tasty, bread and butter which were fascinating, a cat's eye, nose, fur and ear which had different properties, and realized at the end of the show that he himself was dirty.
Topic.11 A Depression In The United States
The document summarizes the economic conditions during the 1920s stock market boom and bust, and the Great Depression that followed. It describes how many Americans invested heavily in the stock market during the prosperous 1920s, often buying stocks on margin, but then panicked when the market crashed in 1929, wiping out their savings. The crash led to widespread unemployment, poverty, and homelessness as businesses closed and banks failed across the country in the early 1930s. President Roosevelt attempted to address the crisis through New Deal programs.
Tenyang
A student fell asleep under a tree and woke up worried that they were late for class, rushing to the door only to find it locked, realizing to their relief that it was summer and there were no classes.
Takoma Photo Art Quest (set B)
The document describes a photo art workshop held at the Takoma Park Maryland Library. Twenty photographers and photo editors participated in creating original artworks using found photographs from various sources like family photos and public domain internet images. They edited the photos using the free and open-source GIMP photo editing program on multiple computers running Linux operating systems. The workshop was designed and taught by CMA Medeiros with support from the Friends of the Library organization.
Viewers also liked (8)
Similar to Topic.08 Life As A World Power
Drugan Notes-Industrial Revolution
The document provides information on the industrialization and growth of cities in the United States in the late 19th century. It discusses factors that contributed to urban growth like industrialization, western settlement, immigration, and new technologies. Key inventions and innovators from this period included the Bessemer process for steel production, Thomas Edison's light bulb and other inventions, Alexander Graham Bell's telephone, the Wright brothers' airplane, and Henry Ford's Model T automobile. Railroads transformed the nation by connecting cities and enabling westward expansion.
Goal 5 the gilded age
This document provides an overview of industrialization in the United States from 1877-1900. It discusses key factors that drove rapid industrialization such as technological innovations, abundant natural resources, and a growing population. New business leaders like Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Morgan accumulated vast wealth through trusts and monopolies in industries like oil, steel, and railroads. Labor unions struggled to improve conditions for workers against this concentration of wealth and power by business elites. Overall industrialization increased standards of living but also inequality and the power of large corporations over both the economy and government.
1. gilded age_unit_1870-1900
The document provides information on the Gilded Age in the United States from 1870-1900. It summarizes the presidents during this period and discusses the rise of large industries, such as steel, oil, and railroads, led by businessmen like Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Morgan. It also examines the working conditions, labor unions, immigration, and growth of cities during the Gilded Age, which saw both rapid industrialization but also significant social problems.
LOAPUSH 24
This document summarizes the development of the railroad industry in the United States between 1865-1900. It describes how the railroad network expanded dramatically after the Civil War, driven by government subsidies in the form of large land grants. The completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869 connected the country by rail and spurred major economic growth and western expansion. However, the railroad industry was plagued by corruption and monopolistic practices. This led to the first attempts at government regulation through acts like the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. The growth of railroads was central to the massive industrialization of the U.S. economy during this period.
The gilded age
The Gilded Age document discusses key aspects of the Gilded Age period in the United States from the 1870s to 1900, including:
1) This period saw unprecedented economic, industrial, and population growth fueled by capitalism, urbanization, and the rise of big business and robber barons.
2) New industries like railroads, steel, and oil consolidated wealth in the hands of a few major industrialists through practices like vertical and horizontal integration.
3) Rapid industrialization and urbanization also led to major social problems as working conditions declined and labor unrest grew due to lack of protections and unionization.
4) Labor movements gained momentum in response to exploitation, organizing major unions and strikes to
The Gilded Age.pdf
By the 1890s, 10% of the population held 90% of the wealth in the United States. Jacob Riis documented the poor living conditions of immigrants in New York City through photographs in his 1890 book How the Other Half Lived, showing overcrowded tenement housing and families living in poverty. Labor unrest grew during this time period as workers organized unions like the Knights of Labor to demand better treatment and wages from industrialists and robber barons accumulating vast wealth, leading to events like the Haymarket Riot in 1886 and the Homestead Steel Strike in 1892.
Urbanization
During the late 19th century, the United States underwent rapid urbanization and industrialization. Millions of immigrants poured into American cities, and populations skyrocketed. New building technologies allowed for the construction of skyscrapers in major urban areas. At the same time, social problems emerged as many immigrants lived in poor conditions. New business practices like vertical and horizontal integration led to the rise of monopolies that dominated industries. While economic growth was substantial, the Gilded Age also saw the development of class divisions and inequality.
Staar 02 industrialization during the gilded age1
The document summarizes key technological innovations and industrial developments in the United States following the Civil War. It describes how new inventions like the Bessemer Process for steel production and the use of electricity enabled industrialization and economic growth. New business organizations like corporations allowed companies to raise large amounts of capital. Entrepreneurs and industrial leaders established monopolies in industries like oil and steel. While this growth benefited business owners, workers often faced difficult and unsafe conditions, leading to the rise of labor unions seeking better treatment.
Urbanization
During the late 19th century, the United States underwent rapid urbanization and industrialization. Millions of immigrants poured into major cities, transforming the population. As populations grew, new technologies like steel production and elevators enabled the construction of skyscrapers. New business models like vertical and horizontal integration helped companies dominate entire industries. While industrialization created wealth for some, workers often faced difficult conditions. Unions organized to advocate for better treatment. Racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans also increased during this period of rapid change known as the Gilded Age.
Big Business- Industrialization
The document summarizes major economic and social changes in the United States between 1865 and 1920, including the rise of large corporations, influential businessmen ("robber barons"), labor unions, and government regulation. It notes that the Civil War accelerated industrialization and the growth of large businesses organized as corporations. Figures like Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Ford built vast fortunes and monopolies, while labor unions like the Knights of Labor and AFL fought for workers' rights amid low wages and unsafe conditions. Facing public pressure, the government began regulating railroads and trusts through acts like the Interstate Commerce Act and Sherman Antitrust Act.
Chapter 5 - Industrialization and the Gilded Age.pptx
The document summarizes technological innovations and industrialization in the United States following the Civil War. Key developments included the Bessemer process which increased steel production, new inventions like the telephone and typewriter, and the rise of oil and electricity as energy sources. The growth of railroads connected regions and markets. Entrepreneurs like Rockefeller and Carnegie established large corporations and amassed wealth, though workers faced long hours, low pay, and unsafe conditions, leading some to organize unions. Overall industrialization transformed the US economy through technological advances and new business models.
18.1 b chapter 18 powerpoint the industrial revolution (revised 10 13-13)
The document provides an overview of the Industrial Revolution in the United States through several sections. It describes how authors like Jack London and Mark Twain wrote stories depicting everyday American life. It also explains how the discovery of oil and new steel production methods by Andrew Carnegie drove industrialization. The growth of large factories benefited from economies of scale but also led to monopolies and consolidation. The Industrial Revolution spurred massive immigration to cities and the rise of labor unions seeking better treatment of workers.
Capitalism- The American experience 1907-1941.pptx
The document provides background information on the rise of capitalism in the United States from 1907-1941. It discusses the key causes including the expansion of railways, post-Civil War reconstruction, immigrant labor, the discovery of oil, and mass production. Important individuals like Rockefeller, Carnegie, Ford, and Morgan helped drive industrialization. The Gilded Age saw huge economic growth but also the rise of monopolies and inequality. The Progressive Era brought reforms to regulate industry and protect workers in response to these issues.
Economic Reform in the Progressive Era
Progressives became concerned about long work hours and poor wages damaging the health of factory workers, especially women and children. Reformers like Florence Kelley lobbied for protective legislation. Jacob Riis documented poor living conditions in tenement housing. Muckraking journalists like Ida Tarbell exposed corruption and fraud in big business, such as Standard Oil. Theodore Roosevelt, as president, took steps to regulate industry and break up trusts in the interest of public welfare, while also establishing national parks and promoting conservation. Upton Sinclair's The Jungle drew attention to unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry and spurred passage of new food safety laws.
APUSH Lecture Ch. 17
The document discusses the rapid industrialization of the United States between 1865-1900. Key factors contributing to industrialization included abundant natural resources, labor supply, new technologies, capital investment, and business-friendly government policies. Mass production techniques like assembly lines and scientific management principles increased efficiency. The railroad industry expanded greatly and helped open up new markets. While proponents argued industrialists were self-made men and capitalism expanded opportunities, there was growing unrest over extreme wealth inequality and poor conditions for many workers. As monopolies consolidated power, the socialist movement gained some influence in response to the social problems of the late industrial era.
Oliver Cromwell Hero Or Villain Essay.pdf
Oliver Cromwell: Hero or Villain Free Essay Example. Was Oliver Cromwell a hero or a villain? - A-Level History - Marked by .... Was Oliver Cromwell A Hero Or A Villain? - GCSE English - Marked by .... Oliver Cromwell - Hero or Villain | Teaching Resources. Was Oliver Cromwell a hero or a villain? - GCSE History - Marked by ....
Business management marketing presentation us
The document traces major developments in economics, business, and technology from the 18th century to modern times. It discusses influential thinkers like Adam Smith, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, and Peter Drucker. It also highlights important inventions and innovations such as the steam engine, railroads, mass production, electricity, airplanes, computers, antibiotics, and advances in marketing and finance that helped solve problems and drive economic growth. The document covers the birth of capitalism, industrialization, globalization and the mixed economic models prevalent today.
Topic.05 The Road to War
1. The document provides an overview of several key events and issues leading up to the American Civil War, including the growth of industry in the North, the Mexican-American War and acquisition of territory, the discovery of gold in California, the Dred Scott decision, the rise of the abolitionist movement, and increasing tensions over the issue of slavery.
2. Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860 on the Republican ticket, whose victory alarmed the southern states and led to the secession of seven states before Lincoln even took office and the start of the Civil War.
3. The document examines multiple perspectives on slavery and the factors that led the nation to the brink of war over the issue of states' rights and the future
(2) industrialization and the gilded age
After the Civil War, industrialization in America accelerated due to new inventions and processes like the Bessemer Process for steel production. Entrepreneurs like Rockefeller and Carnegie established large corporations and monopolies in industries like oil and steel. While this growth boosted the economy, workers often faced long hours, low pay, and dangerous conditions. They organized unions to demand better treatment, but faced opposition from owners and the government who favored business interests.
The gilded age capital vs labor
This document discusses the changing labor landscape in the late 19th century United States. It provides information on child labor, labor unions like the Knights of Labor and American Federation of Labor, and notable labor disputes such as the Haymarket Riot, the Homestead Steel Strike, and the Pullman Strike of 1894. Key events and figures in the labor movement are summarized, along with the goals of different unions and tactics used by both management and labor groups in disputes over working conditions and pay.
Similar to Topic.08 Life As A World Power (20)
Chapter 5 - Industrialization and the Gilded Age.pptx
Chapter 5 - Industrialization and the Gilded Age.pptx
18.1 b chapter 18 powerpoint the industrial revolution (revised 10 13-13)
18.1 b chapter 18 powerpoint the industrial revolution (revised 10 13-13)
Capitalism- The American experience 1907-1941.pptx
Capitalism- The American experience 1907-1941.pptx
More from mr.meechin
Topic.09 The Civil Rights Movement
The document provides an overview of key events and figures in the American Civil Rights Movement from the 1950s through the 1960s. It discusses the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling declaring segregation unconstitutional, the Montgomery Bus Boycott sparked by Rosa Parks' arrest, the Little Rock Nine's integration of Central High School in Arkansas, Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership of nonviolent protests including freedom rides and sit-ins, the 1963 March on Washington and assassinations of JFK, Malcolm X, and MLK, as well as urban riots that broke out in response to ongoing discrimination.
Topic.07 World War II
World War II began in Europe in September 1939 when Germany invaded Poland. While the United States initially pursued neutrality, President Roosevelt took steps to prepare for war such as expanding the military and passing the first peacetime draft. Germany formed alliances and annexed territories unopposed by Britain and France. In early 1940, Germany launched surprise attacks using new "blitzkrieg" tactics and quickly overran Poland and other countries, drawing Britain and France into the war.
Topic.06 The Ups And Downs
The document discusses several topics related to the 1920s in the United States. It describes the culture of slang terms that emerged during the decade. It also discusses the divisions in American society at the time between "New Americans" who lived in urban areas and were more liberal, and "Old Americans" who lived in rural areas and were more conservative. Additionally, it outlines several corruption scandals that occurred under President Harding's administration, and how his successor Calvin Coolidge restored public confidence while pursuing pro-business policies.
History Of Halloween
The origins of Halloween date back over 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. During Samhain, the Celts believed the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred and the dead could return to Earth. They would light bonfires and make sacrifices to appease the spirits. As Christianity spread through Celtic lands, the holiday was transformed into All Hallows' Eve, the night before All Saints' Day. Over time, traditions such as trick-or-treating and carving jack-o-lanterns became associated with modern Halloween celebrations.
Topic.16 The War In Vietnam
This document provides an overview of the Vietnam War from several perspectives. It discusses key events and leaders that shaped the war, including the rise of Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Cong in North Vietnam, the growing U.S. involvement under presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson, the Tet Offensive that turned public opinion against the war, and Nixon's policies of Vietnamization and peace negotiations. It also examines the domestic impact of the war through anti-war protests and the political turmoil of the 1960s. Photographs from the war played a major role in turning U.S. public sentiment against the conflict.
Topic.15 The Cold War And The America That Dealt With It
1. The document discusses the origins and development of the Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union following World War II. Tensions rose as the two superpowers disagreed over the future of Eastern Europe and nuclear weapons.
2. The Cold War involved conflicts like the Korean War and Cuban Missile Crisis, as well as policies aimed at containing the spread of communism like the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, and formation of NATO.
3. By the 1960s, Cold War tensions began to ease as the US and USSR established communication lines and agreed to limit nuclear testing, though the two nations remained ideological opponents for decades.
Topic.14 The Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights Movement began in 1950 when the Supreme Court heard Brown v. Board of Education, a case challenging racial segregation in public schools. In 1954, the Court ruled that segregated schools were unconstitutional. However, desegregation progressed slowly over the following decades as southern states resisted. Events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955 and the integration of Little Rock Central High School in 1957 faced angry opposition but advanced the cause of civil rights. Leaders like Martin Luther King Jr promoted nonviolent protest through tactics such as sit-ins and freedom rides to challenge Jim Crow laws across the South.
Topic.13 The Burbs, Life In The 1950s
The document is a summary of life in the United States during the 1950s. It describes the post-war economic boom that led to rising consumerism and suburbanization. Many families purchased new homes in planned communities and acquired consumer goods like appliances and televisions. Car ownership also increased substantially during this period. The 1950s saw a rise in teenage culture and rock music, though social norms still emphasized traditional values portrayed on popular television sitcoms. The period was also characterized by anti-communist sentiment epitomized by the investigations of the House Committee on Un-American Activities.
Topic.12 World War II And The United States
The document provides an overview of the Holocaust and Nazi Germany's systematic persecution and murder of Jews and other minority groups during World War II. It details how the Nazis gradually stripped away Jews' rights, confined them to ghettos, and ultimately transported millions of people to concentration and extermination camps where most were killed in gas chambers or by starvation, overwork, or disease. The summary describes the horrific scope and brutality of the Holocaust, in which approximately six million Jewish men, women, and children lost their lives.
Topic.10 The Roaring 20s
1. The document provides an overview of several key social, political, and economic topics from the 1920s in the United States, known as the "Roaring 20s".
2. It discusses the cultural divide between "New Americans" and "Old Americans" during this time period, as well as corruption in President Harding's administration.
3. It also summarizes Prohibition, organized crime, racial tensions, immigration restrictions, and the Scopes Trial debate over teaching evolution in schools.
Topic.07 Putting The Pieces Back Together
After Lincoln's assassination, Andrew Johnson became president and pursued a moderate reconstruction plan to quickly reintegrate the southern states. However, Radical Republicans opposed this plan and gained control of Congress. They passed laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the 14th Amendment to protect the rights of freed slaves. Over Johnson's veto, they established a military occupation of the South under the 1867 Reconstruction Act to enforce new state constitutions protecting civil rights. This led to the impeachment of Johnson. Freed slaves largely worked as sharecroppers, though the system often resulted in poverty.
Topic.06 A Civil War
1) The document provides an overview of the American Civil War, discussing key events, figures, and developments including Lincoln's views on slavery, the secession of Southern states, major battles in the East and West, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Topic.03 The War For Independence, Revolution In America
The document provides a summary of key events from 1774 to 1776 during the American Revolutionary War. It discusses the first and second Continental Congresses, the Intolerable Acts, Common Sense by Thomas Paine, the battles of Lexington and Concord, the creation of the Continental Army led by George Washington, the Declaration of Independence, and France joining the fight to aid the colonies.
Topic 01.In The Beginning
The document discusses the origins and early history of humans in the United States. It suggests that modern humans originated in Africa around 7 million years ago and later migrated to other parts of the world, with Homo erectus first leaving Africa. The earliest humans were believed to have arrived in what is now the United States around 50,000 BCE by crossing a land bridge. When Europeans like Columbus and later settlers arrived, they encountered Native American populations who had inhabited the continent for thousands of years. Diseases brought by Europeans devastated Native American communities.
More from mr.meechin (14)
Topic.15 The Cold War And The America That Dealt With It
Topic.15 The Cold War And The America That Dealt With It
Topic.03 The War For Independence, Revolution In America
Topic.03 The War For Independence, Revolution In America
Recently uploaded
CapTechTalks Webinar Slides June 2024 Donovan Wright.pptx
Slides from a Capitol Technology University webinar held June 20, 2024. The webinar featured Dr. Donovan Wright, presenting on the Department of Defense Digital Transformation.
Benner "Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers"
This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
How to Manage Reception Report in Odoo 17
A business may deal with both sales and purchases occasionally. They buy things from vendors and then sell them to their customers. Such dealings can be confusing at times. Because multiple clients may inquire about the same product at the same time, after purchasing those products, customers must be assigned to them. Odoo has a tool called Reception Report that can be used to complete this assignment. By enabling this, a reception report comes automatically after confirming a receipt, from which we can assign products to orders.
Accounting for Restricted Grants When and How To Record Properly
In this webinar, member learned how to stay in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for restricted grants.
مصحف القراءات العشر أعد أحرف الخلاف سمير بسيوني.pdf
مصحف أحرف الخلاف للقراء العشرةأعد أحرف الخلاف بالتلوين وصلا سمير بسيوني غفر الله له
RHEOLOGY Physical pharmaceutics-II notes for B.pharm 4th sem students
Physical pharmaceutics notes for B.pharm students
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
https://app.box.com/s/tacvl9ekroe9hqupdnjruiypvm9rdaneJemison, MacLaughlin, and Majumder "Broadening Pathways for Editors and Authors"
Jemison, MacLaughlin, and Majumder "Broadening Pathways for Editors and Authors"National Information Standards Organization (NISO)
This presentation was provided by Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., Christina MacLaughlin, Ph.D., and Paulomi Majumder. Ph.D., all of the American Chemical Society, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.How to Predict Vendor Bill Product in Odoo 17
This slide will guide us through the process of predicting vendor bill products based on previous purchases from the vendor in Odoo 17.
A Free 200-Page eBook ~ Brain and Mind Exercise.pptx
(A Free eBook comprising 3 Sets of Presentation of a selection of Puzzles, Brain Teasers and Thinking Problems to exercise both the mind and the Right and Left Brain. To help keep the mind and brain fit and healthy. Good for both the young and old alike.
Answers are given for all the puzzles and problems.)
With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin 🙏🤓🤔🥰
Geography as a Discipline Chapter 1 __ Class 11 Geography NCERT _ Class Notes...
Geography as discipline
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 8 - CẢ NĂM - FRIENDS PLUS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (B...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 8 - CẢ NĂM - FRIENDS PLUS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (B...Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
https://app.box.com/s/nrwz52lilmrw6m5kqeqn83q6vbdp8yzpskeleton System.pdf (skeleton system wow)
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
إضغ بين إيديكم من أقوى الملازم التي صممتها
ملزمة تشريح الجهاز الهيكلي (نظري 3)
💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
تتميز هذهِ الملزمة بعِدة مُميزات :
1- مُترجمة ترجمة تُناسب جميع المستويات
2- تحتوي على 78 رسم توضيحي لكل كلمة موجودة بالملزمة (لكل كلمة !!!!)
#فهم_ماكو_درخ
3- دقة الكتابة والصور عالية جداً جداً جداً
4- هُنالك بعض المعلومات تم توضيحها بشكل تفصيلي جداً (تُعتبر لدى الطالب أو الطالبة بإنها معلومات مُبهمة ومع ذلك تم توضيح هذهِ المعلومات المُبهمة بشكل تفصيلي جداً
5- الملزمة تشرح نفسها ب نفسها بس تكلك تعال اقراني
6- تحتوي الملزمة في اول سلايد على خارطة تتضمن جميع تفرُعات معلومات الجهاز الهيكلي المذكورة في هذهِ الملزمة
واخيراً هذهِ الملزمة حلالٌ عليكم وإتمنى منكم إن تدعولي بالخير والصحة والعافية فقط
كل التوفيق زملائي وزميلاتي ، زميلكم محمد الذهبي 💊💊
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
How to Download & Install Module From the Odoo App Store in Odoo 17
Custom modules offer the flexibility to extend Odoo's capabilities, address unique requirements, and optimize workflows to align seamlessly with your organization's processes. By leveraging custom modules, businesses can unlock greater efficiency, productivity, and innovation, empowering them to stay competitive in today's dynamic market landscape. In this tutorial, we'll guide you step by step on how to easily download and install modules from the Odoo App Store.
Recently uploaded (20)
CapTechTalks Webinar Slides June 2024 Donovan Wright.pptx
CapTechTalks Webinar Slides June 2024 Donovan Wright.pptx
SWOT analysis in the project Keeping the Memory @live.pptx
SWOT analysis in the project Keeping the Memory @live.pptx
Accounting for Restricted Grants When and How To Record Properly
Accounting for Restricted Grants When and How To Record Properly
Juneteenth Freedom Day 2024 David Douglas School District
Juneteenth Freedom Day 2024 David Douglas School District
مصحف القراءات العشر أعد أحرف الخلاف سمير بسيوني.pdf
مصحف القراءات العشر أعد أحرف الخلاف سمير بسيوني.pdf
RHEOLOGY Physical pharmaceutics-II notes for B.pharm 4th sem students
RHEOLOGY Physical pharmaceutics-II notes for B.pharm 4th sem students
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...
Jemison, MacLaughlin, and Majumder "Broadening Pathways for Editors and Authors"
Jemison, MacLaughlin, and Majumder "Broadening Pathways for Editors and Authors"
A Free 200-Page eBook ~ Brain and Mind Exercise.pptx
A Free 200-Page eBook ~ Brain and Mind Exercise.pptx
Geography as a Discipline Chapter 1 __ Class 11 Geography NCERT _ Class Notes...
Geography as a Discipline Chapter 1 __ Class 11 Geography NCERT _ Class Notes...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 8 - CẢ NĂM - FRIENDS PLUS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (B...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 8 - CẢ NĂM - FRIENDS PLUS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (B...
How to Download & Install Module From the Odoo App Store in Odoo 17
How to Download & Install Module From the Odoo App Store in Odoo 17
spot a liar (Haiqa 146).pptx Technical writhing and presentation skills
spot a liar (Haiqa 146).pptx Technical writhing and presentation skills
Topic.08 Life As A World Power
- 1. United States History Topic 08: Life as a World Power Mr. Michael Meechin Celebration High School Social Science Dept.
- 4. Oriental Exclusion Act [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ]
- 5. Building the Railroad [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ]
- 8. The Comstock [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ]
- 9. Black “Gold” [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] “ The great southwestern oil boom began January 10, 1901 at Spindletop, four miles south of Beaumont, Tex., a prosperous sawmill and farm produce shipping town. Since late October, a three-man crew, working 18-hour shifts, had been searching for oil. With $300,000 from financier Andrew Mellon of Pittsburgh, they drilled a pipe 880 feet into the ground. Repeatedly the pipe had gotten stuck. Sand and even quicksand blocked the hole, slowing the drilling. At 880 feet they hit solid rock. The men decided to try a new drill bit.” “ A low, rumbling sound rose up from the earth. Huge columns of mud and water blasted from the hole, followed by four tons of pipe that they had drilled into the ground. The eruption briefly stopped, and then suddenly a column of oil, 200 feet high, exploded from the earth.”
- 11. Native American Policy [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] “ Kill and scalp them all, big and little!” - Col. John Chivington, Sand Creek Massacre The “Reservation Policy” begins in the 1860s
- 17. Big Business [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ]
- 18. Big Business [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ]
- 19. New Types of Business [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ]
- 22. The Changing US Labor Force [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ]
- 23. Child Labor [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ]
- 24. Child Labor [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ]
- 26. Confronting a Scab [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ]
- 28. Major United States Strikes [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ]
- 30. The Hand That Will Rule the World [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ]
- 31. Life in the City [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] 5 Cent Lodging
- 32. Life in the City [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] Men’s Lodging
- 33. Life in the City [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] Immigrant Family Lodging
- 34. Life in the City [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] Dumbbell Tenement Plan
- 35. Life in the City [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] Blind Beggar
- 36. Life in the City [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] 1890s “Morgue”; Basement Saloon
- 37. Life in the City [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] “ Bandit’s Roost”
- 38. Life in the City [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] Mullen’s Alley Gang
- 39. Life in the City [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] The Street Was Their Playground
- 40. Life in the City [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] A Struggling Immigrant Family
- 41. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] March 25, 1911
- 42. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] March 25, 1911
- 43. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] March 25, 1911
- 44. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] March 25, 1911
- 45. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] March 25, 1911
- 46. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] March 25, 1911
- 47. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] March 25, 1911
- 48. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] March 25, 1911
- 49. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] March 25, 1911
- 50. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] March 25, 1911
- 51. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] March 25, 1911
- 52. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] March 25, 1911
- 53. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire [ Topic 08: Life as a World Power ] March 25, 1911