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Early Washington Industry. Objectives. I Can explain the significance of mining, fishing, lumber, and whaling to the development of Washington and the Pacific Northwest I can explain what a “melting pot” is I can describe the “Company System”. Fishing. Hugely profitable!
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Objectives • I Can explain the significance of mining, fishing, lumber, and whaling to the development of Washington and the Pacific Northwest • I can explain what a “melting pot” is • I can describe the “Company System”
Fishing • Hugely profitable! • Salmon canneries were very important • Thousands of tons of fish were caught and canned every week! • Eventually lead to over-fishing • Salmon runs depleted, made endangered • Native American Tribes affected
Whaling • Whale Oil was used for many different purposes • Used for lighting, lubrication of machinery, etc. • One ship could harvest $100,000 worth of whale oil • Baleen • Springs, corsets, fishing poles, hoop skirts, etc. • Eventually will fall by the wayside when Petroleum is discovered
Lumber • Logging was a major industry • By 1905, Washington produced more lumber than Any state • Logs would be floated down rivers or into areas around Puget Sound • Gave rise to Tacoma, Seattle, and many other cities • Henry Yesler’s steam-powered saw mill made Seattle a viable city
Mining • Gold • 1849, San Francisco develops due to gold rush • Cities pop up and boom during rushes • “Ghost Towns” • Silver • Silver City, Idaho • Pacific Northwest develops • Coal • Roslyn, Washington (my home town)
“The Great Melting Pot” • Melting Pot: a collection of cultures and beliefs coming together and forming into something unique. • Workers came from all over the world looking for work in Washington’s industries. • They brought with them their cultures and beliefs, which were transmitted between people, until a new cultural identity is formed. • Created a diverse population.
Roslyn • Once the 2nd Largest city in the state • Coal Mining Center • Mine Explosion, 1892 • No. 1 Mine • 45 Miners killed • Worst mine disaster in state history
“Working for the Company” • Both Railroads and Mining Companies had “company systems” • If you worked for the company, you had to buy all of your goods from the company store • They pay you, but you buy from them, so they are getting their money back • What is the main problem with this system?
Student Voice • Fist to Five, how well did we meet our learning targets? • Did the hand out and Mr. Skurski’s personal experience make this lesson more interesting?