Inventions
What invention increased the length of the average workday?
light bulb
What effect did nativism have during the Gilded Age?
it made urban life to the U.S. very difficult for most immigrants
What caused rural farmers to move to cities?
economic opportunities
What was the focus of political machines during the Gilded Age?
to influence local politics in a way that was benifical for large businesses.
What was the Bessemer process?
The Bessemer process dramatically reduced the cost of steel, making it a widely available material for industrial use
What invention connected the East and West coasts of the U.S.?
the transcontinental railroad
Which law aimed to reduce job competition?
The Chinese Exclusion Act
How did immigration shape urban areas?
it lead to a highly populated area that caused issues involving trash, contaminated drinking water, and other issues
What corrupt practice was common in political machines?
using money to influence who was elected into local offices
How did the Bessemer process affect steel production?
By enabling the mass production of reliable steel, the process spurred further innovations in shipbuilding, steam engines, and high-pressure boilers
Which inventor is known for creating the first practical telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
Which act was passed to encourage settlement out to the West?
The Homestead Act
What demographic shift occurred due to industrial job opportunities?
Many people moved from rural areas to urban centers.
How did political machines impact civil rights?
it infringed peoples rights to use their voting rights
What was one effect of industrial technology?
Increased wealth and production
What was the primary use of the telegraph?
to send messages over long distances quickly.
what conflict resulted from massive migration to the Great Plains?
The Indian Wars
What was a major factor driving urbanization in the late 19th century?
The growth of factories and industrial jobs in cities.
What was the system that political machines created called?
A spoils system
How did industrialization affect job opportunities?
increased job opportunities for citizens.
How did the telephone revolutionize communication?
It allowed for instant voice communication over long distances, changing personal and business interactions.
what is the act paced that required forced relocation of Native Americans to reservations?
The Indian Removal Act
What were the effects of urbanization on infrastructure?
It strained existing infrastructure, leading to overcrowding and the need for improved public services.
How did Political Machines use local officials to get immigrant votes?
By responding to their concerns immediately
What was the effect of industrialization on children
Children were forced to work fulltime in dangerous jobs.