Wednesday – November 12, 2014 Mr. Lombardi Aim: How did the workers try to solve the problems created by the Industrial Revolution? Do Now: List and describe at least 3 problems that our society is faced with today. Explain how you would attempt to solve each one.

Problems Caused by The Industrial Revolution 1.Long hours (12-16 hours or more) 2.Dangerous conditions 3.Child labor 4.Pollution 5.Over-populated cities 6.Machines replaced skilled craftsmen

How would YOU solve the problems caused by the Industrial Revolution?

1.Labor Unions – an organization usually consisting of workers of the same trade that is formed for the purpose of advancing its members' interests (wages, benefits, working conditions). 2.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. 3.Political Activism – the action to bring about political change. The use of voting to help your cause. 4.Welfare – financial or other assistance to an individual or family from a city, state, or national government. Domain-Specific Vocabulary

Vocabulary Quiz: – Study all terms from Unit 3: The Industrial Revolution – 10 matching definitions AND 3 short answer questions (total of 15 points). – Tomorrow, November 13 Terms to know: revolution, Agricultural Revolution, Enclosure Movement, tenant farmers, seed drill, Industrial Revolution, factory system, urban, rural, labor union, political activism, collective bargaining, child labor, welfare. H.W. #3

Problems During the Industrial Revolution Solutions to Industrial Revolution Problems A. Child Labor – young children often worked in coal mines & factories because of their size. - this led to serious injuries & death. B. Over-crowded Cities – As factories opened, urban population increased. C. Pollution – factories burned coal which polluted the air & water around the cities. - this led to respiratory diseases (ex: asthma & emphysema). D. Loss of Jobs for Skilled Workers – Craftsmen, (such as Blacksmiths) were replaced by machines & were forced to take lower-paying factory jobs. Problems & Solutions of the Industrial Revolution A. Organized Labor Unions - workers collectively bargained to improve pay & working conditions. B. Political Activism - workers voted for candidates who promised to improve conditions. Ex: shorter work day (8-10 hours) C. Social Welfare Programs - nations began offering workers assistance such as disability payments & unemployment benefits &.

Document 1 Based on this picture, how did working people try to fix the problems in the factory system? I.W.W. Industrialized Workers of the World

1.John is one of Mr. Smith’s 2,000 employees at the textile mill. Sick of the dangerous working conditions and low pay, John threatens to quit unless conditions improve and he receives a raise. – Mr. Smith will probably respond to John’s demands by… (EXPLAIN! ) 2.All 2,000 of Mr. Smith’s employees threaten to stop working and shut the textile mill down unless Mr. Smith improves conditions for his workers at the mill. – Mr. Smith will probably… (EXPLAIN!) Scenarios (Do NOT copy) answer in your notebook

Summary 1.How did the workers try to solve the problems created by the Industrial Revolution? 2.Which solution do you feel would be the most effective? Why?

The Industrial Revolution Positive ChangesNegative Changes

Child Labor/Unions

Critical Thinking Questions: 1.How would you justify the reasons why factory owners were against labor unions? 2.For the most part, did the Industrial Revolution change the lives of the workers in positive or negative ways? Explain. 3.If you were the head of a labor union what changes would you make to better the lives of factory workers? 4.What is your opinion on the new system of welfare in Europe?

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