Carnegie
What industry made Andrew Carnegie wealthy?
Steel
What major strike took place in 1894 involving railroad workers?
The Pullman Strike
What political party created the Omaha Platform?
The Populist Party
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What does the term “Gilded Age” mean?
A time that looked successful on the surface but had serious problems underneath.
How did many wealthy Americans live during the Gilded Age?
In luxury with large homes and wealth
What does the word “philanthropy” mean?
Giving money to help others or charity
In the Pullman cartoon, workers were trapped between low wages and what other problem?
High rent
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What metal did Populists want freely coined along with gold?
Silver
During the Gilded Age, who had more power?
Wealthy business leaders
Describe living conditions for many workers.
Crowded, unsafe, unsanitary conditions.
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What phrase in the cartoon compared workers to slaves?
Wage slavery
What did Populists believe the government should do with railroads?
Own and operate them
What was one benefit of the Transcontinental Railroad?
Faster travel and movement of goods
Why was there a large gap between rich and poor?
Lack of regulation and unfair wages.
According to Carnegie, what was the duty of wealthy people?
To use their wealth to help society and the poor.
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What three words were labeled on the machine crushing workers in the cartoon?
Capitalism, Monopoly, and Plutocracy
What kind of income tax did Populists support?
A graduated income tax.
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What were journalists called who exposed corruption and unfair practices?
Muckrakers
What is a muckraker?
A journalist who exposed corruption and problems in society
Name one major thing Carnegie donated money toward.
Libraries, universities, pensions, scientific research, peace efforts, etc.
Why did many workers go on strike during the Gilded Age?
Low wages, long hours, unsafe conditions, unfair treatment
Why did many farmers support the Populist Party?
They faced debt, unfair railroad prices, and economic hardship.
Name one major problem caused by industrialization during the Gilded Age.
Inequality, unsafe conditions, monopolies, child labor, corruption, overcrowding, etc.
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Why are journalists important in a democracy?
They inform the public and hold leaders accountable.