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1 Discuss in pairs: What defines progress? Is technology always considered “progress”? Should it be? What are some disadvantages to technology?

2 EQ: Did rapid industrialization of the U. S
EQ: Did rapid industrialization of the U.S. bring more progress or problems to the American people? While watching the film make a list of evidence of progress and problems resulting from rapid industrialization in the U.S.

3 Poor working conditions led to…
Union activity Strikes! 36,000+ strikes

4 Union Leaders Sam Gompers - AFL William H. Sylvis - NLU
Terrence V. Powderly – K.o.L Eugene V. Debs - IWW

5 Labor Unrest

6 Read info about strikes and Discuss:
Were workers justified in striking? Do you agree with the government responses to strikes? Why/why not? In what ways did government action contribute to the progress and problems of the industrialization era?

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