Corruption that Corrupts
They are the ones actually in charge of your local Gilded Age governments
Political Bosses
Losing hearing, losing limbs, losing life was all too common at these locations
Factories
These brick and steel goliaths would touch the skies, in many Gilded age cities
Skyscrapers
These temporary homes would see overcrowding, disease, and no privacy be commonplace
Steerage
This Colossal lady stands to welcome all immigrants to the United States
The State of Liberty
Need a drink? Don't worry. This political scandal has got you covered.
The Whiskey Ring Scandal
Mom & Pops shop gone? Food more expensive? Only a Walmart? This is the result of this practice
A Monopoly
Getting across town was now a breeze with the Introduction of these
Public Transportation (Subway, Railcars, Metro)
Not everyone wants immigrants in the United States. Only those born on U.S. soil are needed in this ideology.
Nativism
This marble stick was built to celebrate George Washington
The Washington Monument
Your new boss is friends with the President. Sounds like he got there because of this
The Spoils System
Low pay, poor working conditions, long hours? This group could help you with that.
Labour Unions
Who needs stairs when you have these to get you up and down
Elevators
You would need to pass by a big, green lady if you wanted to land here.
Ellis Island
If you wanted to get to California, quickly. You took this newly built transportation to get there.
The Transcontinental Railroad
He was top-dog in New York City. Nothing would be done without his approval. Too bad he was taken down by a journalist
"Boss" Tweed
Strikers beware. Coming across this force was always bad news
The Pinkertons
Got someone attacking you? Have a fire in your bedroom? Don't have to worry anymore when these were first established in Gilded Age Cities
Police and Fire Departments
Doing a 180o was required if you failed sickly tests.
Health Inspections
This was the first and largest of its kind, when first built. Helped many travelers cross the East River.
The Brooklyn Bridge
Making a railroad can be a hard job. Good thing, us government officials are experts in construction.
Credit Mobiler Scandal
The blood, sweat, and tears of Chinese Immigrants built this to help Americans get west
The Transcontinental Railroad
No windows? Hard to breath? Overcrowded? These are the characteristics of these types of living conditions
Tenement Housing
Speaking English and eating hot dogs were required in these classrooms
Americanization (Assimilation) Programs
In order to see the World and the wonders of different cultures and inventions. You went to this 1893 gathering in Chicago
The 1893 World's Fair