USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Late 19th Century critics of big business claimed that monopolies in the United States harmed the Economy by? Unfairly limiting competition. During the late 1800’s what was a major effect of industrialization on America’s workers? Skilled craftsman were often replaced by unskilled machine operators.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which demographic shift occurred in the United States in the late nineteenth century as a result of industrialization? Northerners moved to the Sun Belt states.

Detailed explanation-3: -The unexpected factor that appears to have boosted membership significantly was the strike victories in 1882 and 1885 that became associated with the Knights of Labor. The Union Pacific Railroad had cut wages, yet through the aggressive leadership of Joseph R. Buchanan the original wages were restored.

Detailed explanation-4: -What major population trend occurred in the United states during the industrial expansion of the late nineteenth century? The number of people living on farms increased. The migration from cities to rural areas grew.

Detailed explanation-5: -Most employers were very hostile toward workers’ efforts to organize. Most factory workers were satisfied with their wages and working conditions. The Federal Government declared that unions were illegal. Workers preferred to negotiate with factory owners as individuals rather than as members of a group.