Introduction The Second Industrial Revolution in America was a time period of rapid growth and development in the United States. It started around 1870 during the time of Reconstruction and lasted until about 1920 around the conclusion of World War One. The fast growth of the railroad system resulted in the start and growth of many businesses such as steel, iron, and oil. The start and growth of these industries created many new towns, jobs, businesses and means of travel. With new means of travel came new settlements and increased population in widely lower populated areas. With the sharp rise in employment, Unions were created to protect workers from unfair treatment by employers. Business structure also changed as industries saw a rise in growth. A large increase in immigration also occurred as economic
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About 18 million immigrants came to America and for many reasons. The most well-known reason people immigrated to America was to pursue the “American Dream.” The promise of financial freedom lured many away from their povern-stricken nations. Other reasons for immigration to America included escape from political turmoil, escape from religious persecution, and to have a voice in their own government. However bright the dreams of success and freedom were, the Nativists did not always make immigration pleasant for those immigrants. Nativists strongly opposed new immigration and had beliefs that it was a threat to society. Nativists were concerned immigrants were too different to fit in, that they would cause crime and violence, and they threatened American economy because they accepted lower wages. Three specific measures were attempted to halt immigration: The Chinese Exclusion Act, to ban Chinese immigration; The Gentlemen’s Agreement, where Japan would agree to send only skilled immigrants; and the Literacy test which meant no English, no
About 18 million immigrants came to America and for many reasons. The most well-known reason people immigrated to America was to pursue the “American Dream.” The promise of financial freedom lured many away from their povern-stricken nations. Other reasons for immigration to America included escape from political turmoil, escape from religious persecution, and to have a voice in their own government. However bright the dreams of success and freedom were, the Nativists did not always make immigration pleasant for those immigrants. Nativists strongly opposed new immigration and had beliefs that it was a threat to society. Nativists were concerned immigrants were too different to fit in, that they would cause crime and violence, and they threatened American economy because they accepted lower wages. Three specific measures were attempted to halt immigration: The Chinese Exclusion Act, to ban Chinese immigration; The Gentlemen’s Agreement, where Japan would agree to send only skilled immigrants; and the Literacy test which meant no English, no