Download or read book Industrialization and the Rise of Big Business, 1870-1900 written by The Open The Open Courses Library and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-14 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Industrialization and the Rise of Big Business, 1870-1900 U.S. History The fair, which commemorated the four hundredth anniversary of Columbus's journey to America, was a potent symbol of the myriad inventions that changed American life and contributed to the significant economic growth of the era, as well as the new wave of industrialization that swept the country. While businessmen capitalized upon such technological innovations, the new industrial working class faced enormous challenges. Ironically, as the World's Fair welcomed its first visitors, the nation was spiraling downward into the worst depression of the century. Subsequent frustrations among working-class Americans laid the groundwork for the country's first significant labor movement. Chapter Outline: Introduction Inventors of the Age From Invention to Industrial Growth Building Industrial America on the Backs of Labor A New American Consumer Culture The Open Courses Library introduces you to the best Open Source Courses.