Why the Textile Workers in the South Spread so Quickly The textile industry was, at one time, one of the largest industries in the south. Starting in the late 1800’s with small local looms, and spreading to become corporations who controled the south and whose influence stretched internationally. One of the first textile industries came to Gaston County North Carolina, and its huge success led to the opening of mills across the Carolina’s and Virginia. As these industries grew they began to
Sidney Hillman was known for being one of the greatest labor leaders in U.S. History. In the first strike he led in America, he became known to many for his efforts for workers and the conditions they worked in. This was just the start for him, for he became well known and extremely wanted by many, even Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He was passionate in fighting for the rights of workers and this was a hard task since striking was frowned upon, occasionally leading to arrests. For someone who started
have a strike. Another reason why they were hired is because machines replaced hand labor jobs and the owners used them for their small hands and speed. These skills helped them maneuver small spaces and be quicker than the adults. Child labor in America during the 1800s to the early 1900s was very dangerous for the living conditions of children. Some of the problems children experienced were health issues, extended hours, and not getting an education. Instead of getting an education the children
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