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  1. Aug 2021
    1. Socialists argued that wealth and power were consolidated in the hands of too few individuals, that monopolies and trusts controlled too much of the economy, and that owners and investors grew rich while the workers who produced their wealth, despite massive productivity gains and rising national wealth, still suffered from low pay, long hours, and unsafe working condition

      I agree with this argument and it is still like this to a certain extent even in modern society. Wealthy CEO's such as Jeff Bezos continue profiting from the work of middle class people who get paid very little compared to what the CEO makes.

    2. Taylorism increased the scale and scope of manufacturing and allowed for the flowering of mass production

      It's sad that because of the workers going on strike, the railroad system found a way to continue without them instead of just treating them fairly and giving them what they deserve.

    3. The greatest strikes first hit the railroads only because no other industry had so effectively marshaled together capital, government support, and bureaucratic management

      It amazes me how these workers came together to fight for their cause and the unfairness of their job. Because of their fight, it garnered attention from everyone.