Terminology
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service. Where one person/company dominates an industry
Monopoly
Name one of the major nationalities that immigrated to the United States from 1870-1880
English, French, Irish, German, Portuguese, Scottish, Welsh, Italian
The richest of the billionaires during the Gilded Age
John D. Rockefeller
Created by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, this device transformed communication forever
The Telephone
a person who has become rich through ruthless and unscrupulous business practices
Robber Baron
Irish & German
The second wealthiest of the billionaires, also wrote a book
Andrew Carnegie
Who invented the incandescent light bulb in 1879?
Thomas A. Edison
Labor Union
Which city was the largest during immigration in 1870s and 1880s
New York City
He was a billionaire, inventor, and founder of one of the biggest car companies in the country
Henry Ford
This transportation device was created by Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1903
The Airplane
Nativism was a group/movement that disliked and was against what?
Immigrants/Immigration
Why did Nativists not like immigrants from Catholic countries?
They believed they were more loyal to the Pope and the Vatican rather than the United States
What was Andrew Carnegie's book titled?
The Gospel of Wealth
George Eastman created this device in 1888 which gave everyone an opportunity to capture moments using a handheld box
Kodak Camera
What is a Muckraker?
a person who searches for and tries to expose real or alleged corruption, scandal, or other wrongdoing, especially in politics.
Besides religion, what reason would Nativists have for disliking immigrants trying to establish themselves in the American economy?
Fear of losing their jobs, or taking their jobs away, skilled professions less/more
The Populist and Progressive movements both were opposed to what?
Monopolies/Big Business, Corruption, Economic disparity
Edison invented a device that could play back sound in 1878. What was that device called?
The Phonograph