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\nBig Business & Industrial Cities\n

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\nThis is a true gem. This PowerPoint is well-organized, has bullet points you control (which gives you time for discussion), has sound effects, and covers several aspects of American industrialization after 1900. The presentation begins...\n
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\nBill of Right in Action\n

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\nGroups reserach and write about topics given to them by their teacher dealing with the Bill of Rights.\n
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\nThe Growth of the American Labor Movement\n

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\nExplore the world of labor unions and organized strikes of the early 20th century in this presentation. With stark pictures of child laborers and striking workers, these slides are sure to leave an indelible impression on your students-...\n
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\nFire! The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Trial and It's Aftermath\n

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\nMiddle schoolers research, examine and are provided the opportunity to re-enact one of the most exciting trials of the 20th century, The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Trial. They research the history of the trial and then divide into...\n
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\nChapter 5 - Cram Jam Session\n

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\nExplore new vocabulary words which cover a diverse array of concepts from the world of business, immigration to the U.S., and immigrants who became famous inventors and business people in our country with your class. This is a great...\n
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\nThe Rise of Big Business & the Labor Movement (5)\n

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\nIn this online interactive American history activity, high schoolers answer 13 fill in the blank questions regarding the rise of big business and the labor movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.\n
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\nStriking a Deal\n

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\nStudents explore the economic repercussions of a potential Major League Baseball strike. Then, through researching other labor strikes in American history, students consider the importance and impact of labor unions in United States...\n
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\nFactory Conditions\n

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\nIn this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to factory conditions and the rise of labor unions. A short answer question is included as...\n
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\n1876-1920 Word Search Puzzle\n

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\nIn this literacy worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.\n
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\nMichigan State University: Earliest Voices: Samuel Gompers\n

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\nThis webpage offers a 1917 historic voice recording of labor leader Samuel Gompers on changes that were taking place in the labor movement as a result of World War I. A biography and downloadable images included.\n
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\nUc Berkeley: Emma Goldman's Published Essays and Pamphlets: Samuel Gompers [Pdf]\n

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\nAn essay dedicated to Samuel Gompers, founder of the American Federation of Labor, written by Emma Goldman and published in 1925.\n
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\nSamuel Gompers Papers: Industrial Workers of the World\n

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\nFrom the papers of Samuel Gompers, this is a description of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and its aims in the early 20th century.\n
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\nUniversity of Maryland: The Samuel Gompers Papers\n

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\nSite from the University of Maryland provides primary source documents, a brief history of the labor movement, and biographical information about Samuel Gompers. A great resource for teachers and students.\n
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\nDigital History: Samuel Gompers and the American Federation of Labor\n

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\nA good look at not only Samuel Gompers and the formation of the American Federation of Labor, but also of the course of unionism in general, its successes and failures, its goals, and membership in the late 19th century.\n
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\nAfl Cio America's Unions: Samuel Gompers\n

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\nThe life of union leader Samuel Gompers (1850-1924).\n
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\nOhio History Central: Samuel Gompers\n

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\nA brief biography of Samuel Gompers focusing primarily on his activities in labor union history.\n
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\nEarliest Voices: Gallery From the Vincent Voice Library\n

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\nThis site addresses the advent of the voice recording. The introduction talks about the country at the time of this invention, the feelings of people on the topic, and early recording itself. Included are voice recordings of such...\n
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\nWikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Washington, d.c.: Samuel Gompers House\n

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\nSamuel Gompers was president of the American Federation of Labor from 1886 until his death in 1924. Gompers helped found the AFL, and vigorously pursued its three goals of higher wages, shorter hours, and better working conditions for...\n
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\nSmithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography: Labor Reformers\n

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\nBiographical information on Samuel Gompers, Frances Perkins and Cesar Chavez. All three were inspirations for the labor union movement.\n
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\nPbs: Working for Freedom: Labor Reform and the Triangle Factory Fire [Pdf]\n

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\nA lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series \"Freedom: A History of US\" that examines the conditions American workers faced in the late 1800s. Students will understand the factors that precipitated the birth and growth...\n
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\nLoc: American Leaders Speak: Recordings From World War I\n

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\nA collection of recorded speeches by American leaders during World War I. Listen to speeches by General John J. Pershing, Samuel Gompers, and James Gerard.\n
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\nOhio History Central: American Federation of Labor\n

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\nA history of the American Federation of Labor and its organization in 1881 by Samuel Gompers. Read about its growth and eventual combining with the Congress of Industrial Organization to become the AFL-CIO.\n
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\nJewish Heroes in America: Samuel Gompers\n

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\nUse this site to learn about this former president of The American Federation of Labor, who was a leader in the labor movement in the early 1900s.\n
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\nU.s. History: American Federation of Labor\n

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\nSamuel Gompers, master organizer, had a vision of a national union that would have economic clout, but would steer clear of politics. Read about his organization of skilled workers in craft unions under the banner of the American...\n
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