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The period in U.S. history from the 1870s to about 1900, marked by rapid economic growth, but also political corruption and social inequality.
. Gilded Age
A famous immigration station in New York Harbor where millions of immigrants were processed when they came to the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Ellis Island
The process of developing industries and factories on a large scale, which led to more jobs in cities and a growing economy during the Gilded Age.
Industrialization
A group of workers who join together to improve working conditions, get better wages, and have more rights on the job.
Labor Union
A crowded, poorly maintained apartment building where many poor families lived, often in unsafe and unhealthy conditions.
Tenement
The practice of wealthy people giving large amounts of money to charities, schools, or other organizations to help society.
Philanthropy
A wealthy and powerful business leader who made their fortune by using unfair practices, such as paying low wages or eliminating competitors.
Robber Baron
A political organization, often corrupt, that controlled votes and government decisions in a city, giving jobs and favors in exchange for political support.
Political Machine
When a single company or person controls all or most of a certain type of business, making it hard for others to compete.
Monopoly
A combination of companies that work together to reduce competition, often resulting in higher prices for consumers.
Trust