Do Now: List 3 problems created by the Industrial Revolution and explain how they

were caused.

Labor Unions – an organization put together to unite workers and teach them to stand up for their rights.

Collective Bargaining - the process by which wages, hours, rules, and working conditions are negotiated and agreed upon by a union with an employer for all the employees

Political Activism - The use of voting to help your cause and bring about change.

Welfare- financial or other assistance to an individual or family from a city, state, or national government.

As you read the documents underline any important information.

Answer Documents #’s 1 -4.

This is a poster for the Industrial Workers of the World Union (IWW). Use this to answer Document #1.

Problems During the Industrial Revolution

Solutions to Industrial Revolution Problems

A. Child Labor – young children often worked in coalmines & factories because of their size.- this led to serious injuries & death

A. Organized Labor Unions – workers collectively bargained to improve pay & working conditions

B. Overcrowded Cities – As factories opened, urban (city) population increased

B. Political Activism – workers voted for candidates who promised to improve conditions.Ex: shorter work day – 8 – 10 hours

C. Pollution – factories burned coal which polluted the air & water around the cities.-this led to respiratory diseases like asthma & emphysema

C. Social Welfare Programs – nations began offering workers assistance such as Unemployment Benefits & disability payments

D. Loss of Jobs for Skilled Workers – Craftsmen, like Blacksmiths were replaced by machines & were forced to take low paying factory jobs