Characteristics
Which characteristics most describe the Gilded Age?
(name 3)
growth of big business
increased nativism
rise of political machines
How did demographic patterns change in the late 1800s?
People moved from rural areas to urban areas
Which situation illustrates the growth of the cattle industry?
Trains were built to carry meat from big farms out West to cities back East
What powers were given to the House of Representatives?
The House of Representatives can kick out important government workers who do bad things
Why were people hopeful about their future in the Gilded Age?
there were many jobs and business opportunities in America
What was the most significant economic impact of the transcontinental railroad?
expanding interstate commerce nationwide
What was one result of immigration to the northeastern U.S.?
Cities became more populated
What were the effects of industrialization in the late 1800s?
Stuff people buy got cheaper and factories made things faster by working smarter
How did the Homestead Act affect westward expansion?
increasing the population of settlers in the American West
How did wealthy individuals contribute to society?
Helping groups that do good things for people
During the Gilded Age, most immigrants to the United States found work as -
unskilled factory and sweatshop workers
What made people want to leave their homes and move to new places in the late 1800s?
Push factors (reasons to leave):
Pull factors (reasons to go somewhere new):
How did electric lighting impact economic development?
expanding the available hours for production
What is the 4th amendment?
It protects people's privacy and property from unfair government searches
What was one impact of nativism during the Gilded Age?
People who were born in America were not kind to newcomers from other countries
What was the purpose of the Homestead Act, and how did it impact westward expansion in the United States?
It granted 160 acres of public land to settlers who would farm it for at least five years. It led to an increase in settlement in the West, as many families sought land and opportunities for a better life.
What resulted from the expansion of cities?
an increase in tenement housing and urbanization
What was a direct effect of monopolies like Standard Oil?
There was decreased competition among producers. Monopolies controlled the price of goods.
How did the Constitution and Bill of Rights differ?
The Constitution sets up how the government works, while the Bill of Rights protects the rights and freedoms of individuals.
What factors contributed to the expansion of settlement houses?
More people moved to cities, so more places were built to help poor folks.
What was an important benefit of laissez-faire policies?
Business owners could grow their companies without a lot of government interference
How did transportation developments affect urban living?
giving residents more flexibility in employment
How did John D. Rockefeller contribute to civic life?
establishing philanthropic organizations dedicated to education and the arts
What are political machines notorious for?
accepting bribes in return for favors
What were some methods Native Americans used to adapt and fit into American society?
Wearing Western-style clothing instead of traditional attire, abandon their traditional beliefs and enroll children in boarding schools that taught Western customs and practices