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American Railroads: Impact and Opposition

Explore the rise of American railroads in the 19th century and the challenges posed by industrialization, labor unions, and monopolies. Discover the growth of organized labor, conflicts like the RR Strike of 1877, and the influence of figures like Carnegie and Rockefeller.

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American Railroads: Impact and Opposition

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  1. Expansion II: The Industrial Revolution and its Critics Railroads Union Pacific Central Pacific Northern Pacific Development of the West

  2. American railroads, 1890

  3. Robber Barons Andrew Carnegie Vertical Monopoly US Steel John D. Rockefeller Horizontal Monopoly Standard Oil

  4. Organized Labor Knights of Labor RR Strike of 1877 American Federation of Labor Haymarket Square Pinkerton Detectives

  5. Photo Essay: The Gilded Age

  6. Capt. Frederick Pabst Mansion, Milwaukee

  7. Populism Grange Farmer’s Alliance People’s Party Direct election of senators Free silver/”Cross of Gold” Government control of transportation/utilities Frank L. Baum and the Wonderful Wizard of Oz

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