20th Century Industrialization and Labor Movement Flashcard

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Who founded the National Woman Suffrage Association in 1869?

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Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton

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Who was Booker T. Washington?

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A respected African-American leader who promoted education.

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What did unions demand from employers?

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Better wages and working conditions.

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What tragic event highlighted the need for new laws to improve working conditions?

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The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.

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What were the Jim Crow laws?

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Laws that made segregation legal.

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What is industrialization?

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The process of developing industries in a country or region.

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What is a labor union?

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An organization of workers formed to protect their rights and interests.

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What is suffrage?

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The right to vote in political elections.

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What was the significance of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?

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It led to reforms in labor laws and improved working conditions.

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Who was a key figure in the civil rights movement?

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Martin Luther King Jr.