US History: Labor and Reconstruction

A period of economic growth and industrial expansion but also social problems like poverty and corruption, aptly named for its deceptive glitter.

The belief that those who are successful deserve their wealth and that government should not interfere with individual achievement, often used to justify wealth inequality.

A system where farmers borrow money and supplies, but are often trapped in a cycle of debt due to high interest rates and fluctuating crop prices.

A series of policies implemented in the South after Reconstruction that aimed to disenfranchise African Americans through various means.

A ruling that upheld racial segregation as legal, stating that separate but equal facilities were constitutional.

A political philosophy emphasizing the survival of the fittest in society, often used as a rationale for economic inequality and social Darwinism.

A group of farmers who organized to fight against unfair practices by railroads and other businesses, advocating for regulations and government support.

A political movement that emerged in the late 19th century, advocating for farmers' interests, labor rights, and government regulation, challenging the power of big business.

Government agency established after the Civil War to help newly freed slaves adjust to their new freedoms. It provided food, clothing, medical care, and education.

After the Civil War, these former Confederates sought to restore white supremacy and traditional power structures in the South. They embraced a 'redemption' of the South from Reconstruction.

The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (1868) granted citizenship to all people born or naturalized in the U.S., including former slaves. It also mandated equal protection and due process under the law.

The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (1870) guaranteed the right to vote to all men, regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

A policy that asserted the US had the right to intervene in Latin American affairs to protect its interests. It was a continuation of American expansionism in the region.

A term used to describe the era in US history (early 20th century) that focused on social and political reforms to address problems such as poverty, corruption, and inequality.

A legal case (1886) that restricted the power of state governments to regulate railroads, effectively weakening the influence of state regulatory commissions.

A term used to describe individuals from the North who went to the South after the Civil War to participate in Reconstruction. They often held positions of power and were criticized by Southerners for their perceived corruption and greed.

The leader of the American Federation of Labor (AFL), a union that focused on skilled workers and collective bargaining.

A prominent figure in the Progressive movement, he championed reforms in Wisconsin, advocating for fair elections, direct democracy, and government regulation.

The era following the Civil War, marked by attempts to rebuild the South, integrate freed slaves, and address economic and social issues.

The period of significant economic growth and industrialization in the US, but also marked by social problems like poverty, corruption, and inequality.

A system used in the South after Reconstruction, characterized by racial segregation, disenfranchisement of African Americans through laws and violence.

A group of farmers who organized to fight against unfair practices by railroads and monopolists, advocating for government regulation and support.

A political movement that emerged during the Gilded Age, advocating for farmers' interests, labor rights, and government reform.

Powerful business tycoons during the Gilded Age who amassed wealth and influence through various means, including ruthless competition, monopolization, and exploitation.