industrial America -->Rise and Response (1877-1900) Flashcards
1
Q
laissez faire
A
“hands off” government
2
Q
triangle shirtwaist factory fire
A
revealed the poor working condition which led to federal regulations to protect workers
3
Q
political machines
A
people bribing others by promising them to help out with stuff (like money) if they voted for them. bascally telling white lies to get a vote
4
Q
labor unions
A
organized group of workers who formed to protect and furthur rights anf intrests of workers
5
Q
interstate commerce act
A
government starting to regulate trade
