Industrial opportunities refer to the various employment possibilities and economic prospects created by the rise of industrialization during the late-nineteenth century. These opportunities included jobs in factories, mines, railroads, and other sectors related to manufacturing and mass production.
Related terms
Robber Barons: Wealthy industrialists who gained enormous fortunes during this era through questionable business practices such as monopolies and exploitation of workers.
Labor Unions: Organizations formed by workers to collectively advocate for better working conditions, higher wages, and improved rights in response to harsh labor conditions during industrialization.
Urbanization: The process of population growth in cities due to rural-to-urban migration driven by industrial opportunities, leading to the growth of urban areas and transformation in societal structures.