Industrialization

a period of rapid growth in the use of machines in manufacturing and production that began in the United States in the mid-1800s

a company that completely dominates an industry

a corporate expansion strategy that involves joining together as many companies from the same industry as possible

a corporate expansion strategy that involves controlling each step in the production and distribution of a product, from acquiring raw materials to manufacturing, packaging, and shipping

an idea, based on Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, that the best-run businesses led by the most capable people will survive and prosper

a business leader who became wealthy through dishonest methods

a business leader who contributed positively to the country in some way (philanthropy - donating to charities)

a group of workers organized to protect the interests of its members

the assimilation of immigrants into American society, a goal of some patriotic groups who feared that increased immigration threatened American society and values

Inspection station for Asian immigrants arriving on the West Coast

an law prohibiting immigration of Chinese laborers and preventing Chinese already in the country from becoming citizens; the first U.S. immigration restriction based solely on nationality or race lasted 61 years

An immigrant receiving station, where immigrants were given a medical examination and only allowed in if they were healthy

the policy of favoring the interests of native-born American citizens against those of immigrants.

The development of industries for the machine production of goods.

An economic system based on private property and free enterprise.