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Which of the following best describes a key factor contributing to the rapid economic development during the Gilded Age?
Which of the following best describes a key factor contributing to the rapid economic development during the Gilded Age?
- A decline in large industrial production.
- Decreased international communication and trade networks.
- Massive technological change and pro-growth government policies. (correct)
- Strict government regulations on business practices and trade.
How did new systems of production and transportation MOST affect the agricultural sector during the Gilded Age?
How did new systems of production and transportation MOST affect the agricultural sector during the Gilded Age?
- They led to widespread decreases in farm productivity and profits.
- They encouraged a return to small-scale, localized farming practices.
- They led to consolidation within the sector and increased instability. (correct)
- They reduced the need for labor and decreased production output.
What was a primary effect of increased international and internal migration during the Gilded Age?
What was a primary effect of increased international and internal migration during the Gilded Age?
- An increase in rural populations.
- A significant decrease in urban populations.
- Decreased social and cultural change in urban areas.
- The rapid growth and development of a new urban culture. (correct)
Which of the following best characterizes the intellectual and cultural movements of the Gilded Age?
Which of the following best characterizes the intellectual and cultural movements of the Gilded Age?
What was a key area of political debate during the Gilded Age, resulting from dramatic social changes?
What was a key area of political debate during the Gilded Age, resulting from dramatic social changes?
Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'vertical integration' as practiced by industrialists like Andrew Carnegie?
Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'vertical integration' as practiced by industrialists like Andrew Carnegie?
How did the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor (AF of L) differ significantly in their approaches and goals?
How did the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor (AF of L) differ significantly in their approaches and goals?
What was a key difference between “old” and “new” immigrant groups during the Gilded Age?
What was a key difference between “old” and “new” immigrant groups during the Gilded Age?
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Rise of Industrial Capitalism
Rise of Industrial Capitalism
The use of technology, mass production methods, and new markets to create a strong industrial economy.
Gilded Age Economic Development
Gilded Age Economic Development
A period of rapid economic growth and consolidation of businesses, fueled by technological advancements, improved transportation networks, and supportive government policies.
Economic Debates of the Gilded Age
Economic Debates of the Gilded Age
A time of economic ups and downs, including financial panics, that led to different perspectives on the role of the government in regulating businesses and protecting workers.
Agricultural Changes in the Gilded Age
Agricultural Changes in the Gilded Age
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Gilded Age Migration and Urban Growth
Gilded Age Migration and Urban Growth
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Gilded Age Culture & Intellectual Movements
Gilded Age Culture & Intellectual Movements
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Gilded Age Political Debates
Gilded Age Political Debates
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Social Darwinism
Social Darwinism
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Study Notes
Period 6: Gilded Age
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Technological advances, large-scale production, and new markets spurred industrial capitalism.
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Large-scale industrial production, massive technological advancements, expanded international communication networks, and pro-growth government policies led to rapid economic growth and business consolidation.
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Diverse economic and labor perspectives emerged during periods of financial hardship and downturns.
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New agricultural systems prompted consolidation in both urban and rural areas, along with periods of instability, forcing various responses from farmers.
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Industrialization led to significant social and cultural change, marked by increased international and domestic migration, fostering new urban cultures.
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The Gilded Age produced new cultural and intellectual movements, public reform efforts, and political debates over economic and social policies.
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New cultural and intellectual movements impacted the established social order, prompting political debates about citizenship, corruption, and the proper relationship between business and government.
Capital and Labor
- New industries, innovations, and mass production emerged.
- Improvements in transportation, particularly railroads, impacted the economy.
- Dominant industries (Rockefeller, Carnegie, Morgan) and related concepts like Social Darwinism, Gilded Age captains of industry or robber barons, philanthropy, and the Gospel of Wealth.
- Methods of business consolidation like vertical and horizontal integration.
Life in Industrial America
- Urbanization, reasons for migration to cities, and associated issues.
- Nativism and reactions to immigrants, including the Chinese Exclusion Act.
- Political machines, such as Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall, played a role in politics.
- Mass marketing and mail-order businesses became significant economic forces.
Progressive Era
- Populist movements advocating for farmers (Grangers, Alliances, People's Party).
- Populist platform, free silver issues, election of 1896, and William Jennings Bryan's "Cross of Gold" speech are relevant.
- Racial politics, including the perspectives of W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington, are crucial.
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Explore the transformative Gilded Age, characterized by technological advancements and industrial capitalism. Understand the diverse economic perspectives and social changes that emerged during this period of rapid growth and cultural shifts. Discover how agricultural systems and urban cultures responded to various challenges.
