The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age
What is a time of rapid economic growth in the United States that was also characterized by a large gap between the wealthy and the poor.
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
What is a law that restricted Chinese laborers from immigrating to the United States
What is a period of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States focused on defeating corruption, monopoly, waste, and inefficiency.
The Spanish American War of 1898
What is the aftermath of the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine, leading to US intervention in the Cuba's war for independence.
Women's Suffrage Movement
Political movement to amend the US constitution and provide American women with the right to vote
Robber Baron
What is someone who gained wealth through unethical, negative means.
Undocumented immigrant; negative connotation
Muckraker
Investigative journalists during the Progressive Era that shed light on corruption in American society
U.S.S. Maine
What was a United States Navy ship that sank in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898, contributing to the outbreak of the Spanish–American War
What is the right to vote in political elections
Gilded
Covered thinly with gold coating/paint
Populist Movement
What is a large movement of farmers, lead by the People's Party, who felt big businesses were to blame for their poor economic situation
Monopoly
What is the exclusive control of supply or trade of a material or service
Yellow Journalism
What is journalism that is based upon exaggeration and sensationalism
19th Amendment (1920)
What is the law that granted women the right to vote
Captain of Industry
What is a business leader whose business practices positively contribute to society
Organized Labor
Workers joining together to engage in collective bargaining
Laissez-Faire
What is a policy or attitude of letting things take their course without interference; especially related to the economy
Anti-Expansionist
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
What was a deadly fire in NYC factory in 1911, killing 146 workers - mostly women. Brought attention to the issue of unsafe working conditions.
Industrialization
The development of industries on a large scale; movement from agrarian (farmer) economy, to manufacturing via factories and machinery
Nativism
What is a set of beliefs favoring the interests of established inhabitants over immigrants
The Meat Inspection Act of 1906
What is a law that ensured that meat and meat products were slaughtered and processed under sanitary conditions.
Imperialism
a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
Temperance Movement
a movement to limit or ban the consumption of alcohol for the betterment of society; many suffragists were also activists in the Temperance Movement.