Culture
the years that are commonly referred to as the gilded age
Steel Baron
Who is Andrew Carnegie
8, 8 , 8
8 hours work
8hours play
8 hours sleep
Organization founded to stand up for workers rights
What are unions
you could claim land for 5 years and work it, then if approved it is yours.
What was the Homestead Act
First major national labor strike in U.S. history.
Federal troops intervene.
Marks rising tension between labor and big business
What is the Great Railroad Strike
Election of 1876
Most Corrupt Election
Who was Mark Twain
Besides Trump he was president, lost the next election and then won an election
Settled and worked in the south during this time.
Who were the Italian Immigrants
First major federal law restricting immigration.
What is the Chinese Exclusion Act
Started Standard Oil
John D Rockefeller
Adlina Patti and Chrisina Nillson
What was the Met and the Academy of Music
Corrupt head of Tammany Hall
Who was Boos Tweed