Sect.2 Flashcards
_____________ grew out of a concern for wages, hours, & working conditions.
Labor movement
Typical work week- _________ hours; wages: ______to_______ dollars a day.
60-70;
$1.50;
$3.00.
Average yearly pay for a white labor ________ dollars.
$500
1900; approx. _________million children in the work force.
1.7
1900; over _________million women earned wages.
4
________ jobs became available, especially to high school grads.
“White collar”
________ enhanced business.
Marketing
Chain stores, mail-order houses, ads, and _______ grew.
Brand names
Macy creator
Montgomery Ward
Sears Creator
Richard Sears
___________ is a small room used for clothing piecework beginning in the 19th century Mechanization lead to tailors were replaced by ________ workers, who served pieces into clothing.
Sweatshop;
Sweatshop.