Growth of Industry
What did bad working conditions led to
the Great Railroad strike of 1877 and the Pullman Strike of 1890
Why did they suspend chinese immigrants?
If they weren't skilled enough
Puffy sleeves.
What happened in 1880?
U.S population reached 50.1 million, and Chinese exclusion act passed.
What mass communication technology items were created?
The telephone and the phonograph.
What happened in 1876
the National baseball league began
what happened during the Chinese exclusion act
They suspended immigrants for 10 years
What piece of clothing became famous in men's clothing in 1880?
The tuxedo.
Where was the first skyscraper built
Chicago
What did guest bring to dinner that would be uncommon today?
Their pets
What was the Gilded Age?
A period of time when industrialization grew, a fast economy, rich.
Who was involved in the Chinese exclusion act.
President Chester A
Bicycling, baseball, church, board games, or roller skating.
What year was the 15th amendment ratified?
1870
How much was the party that Alva Vanderbilt hosted in today's money?
What did the novel "The Gilded Age" by Mark Twain interpret
A perfect reality covering up corruption, property, and social unrest
About how many immigrants got suspended in the Chinese exclusion Act?
About 20,000 to 30,000
What were banner girls?
Human billboards (women carrying advertisements)
When was the first zoo founded?
1874
When did the "Other Half Lives" get published
1890
What did the U.S congress do?
They pushed for restriction, passing the act with large majorities after initial vetoes.
What was a key advertiser from the Gilded Age?
Household Goods and food, and/or Patent Medicines.
What holiday became a federal holiday in 1870?
Christmas.