Synopses & Reviews
Uses original source material to portray the momentous changes that took place in American labor, industry, and trade-unionism following the Civil War. Focuses on the work environment in this early age of mass production and mechanization, and shows how abusive conditions often led to labor unrest.Examines the changes that took place in American labor, industry, and trade-unionism following the Civil War and looks at the work environment in this early age of mass production