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What time period does the Gilded Age refer to?
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Based on steel, railroads, electricity, and oil-based products.
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An American inventor known for developing the telephone.
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Study Notes
Gilded Age
- Period from the 1870s to 1890s, characterized by apparent prosperity overshadowing political corruption and social inequality.
Technological Revolution
- During the Second Industrial Revolution, innovations in steel production, railroad expansion, electricity, and oil were prominent.
Key Inventors
- Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, revolutionizing communication.
- Thomas Edison created the electric light bulb, acoustic recording on wax cylinders, and developed motion pictures.
Economic Concepts
- Free Enterprise System allows minimal government involvement in business operations.
- Laissez-Faire promotes non-interventionist economic policies.
- Corporations, owned by multiple investors, became prevalent during this period.
Industrial Advancements
- The Bessemer Process enabled efficient steel production, patented in 1856.
- Entrepreneurship involves taking risks to start and manage businesses.
Market Structures
- A monopoly is a market controlled by a single seller with many buyers.
- Andrew Carnegie dominated the steel industry through vertical integration.
- John D. Rockefeller established a monopoly with the Standard Oil Company via trust agreements.
Labor Movement
- Robber Barons exploited workers, contrasting with Captains of Industry who had positive impacts.
- Philanthropy emerged as a way for wealthy individuals to donate to the needy.
- Political machines, led by bosses, often manipulated city politics and elections.
Immigration Patterns
- Push and pull factors drove many to migrate; push factors led to departure from home, while pull factors attracted them to new locations.
- Nativists opposed immigration, fearing job losses and cultural changes.
- Ethnic ghettos developed as immigrants settled together, maintaining cultural ties.
Child Labor and Labor Unions
- Child labor was prevalent as children worked in various industries during the 19th century.
- Labor unions sought better working conditions, wages, and benefits, often resulting in strikes.
Key Labor Organizations
- The Knights of Labor aimed to unify all workers but struggled due to vague goals and organization issues.
- The AFL, founded by Samuel Gompers, focused on skilled workers and became a leading labor union.
- The IWW (Industrial Workers of the World) organized unskilled laborers and was known for its radical approach.
Westward Expansion
- Manifest Destiny justified the U.S. belief that it was destined to span the continent.
- Westward migration was spurred by opportunities like jobs, land, and gold, notably from the Homestead Act of 1862 offering free land.
- The Transcontinental Railroad, completed in 1869, connected the east and west coasts, transforming transportation.
Native American Relations
- Indian Wars (1850-1890) involved conflicts between U.S. forces and Native tribes, leading to the establishment of reservations.
- The Dawes Act of 1887 aimed to assimilate Native Americans by distributing land and promoting education.
Immigration Trends
- New Immigration saw waves of individuals from Southern and Eastern Europe and Asia in the late 1800s.
- Ellis Island served as an entry point for millions of immigrants starting in 1892.
Political Practices
- Boss Tweed led Tammany Hall, a notorious political machine in New York.
- Tenements housed many immigrant families under poor living conditions.
Progressive Reforms
- The Progressive Era focused on reforming various aspects of American society, including politics and social issues.
- Key legislation included the Pendleton Civil Service Act, which established merit-based government employment.
Women's Suffrage
- Susan B. Anthony was a key leader in the fight for women's voting rights.
- The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote in 1920.
Civil Rights Movement
- Plessy vs. Ferguson upheld the "separate but equal" doctrine, impacting racial segregation laws.
- W.E.B. Du Bois advocated for immediate civil rights for African Americans through the NAACP.
World War I Overview
- Causes of WWI included alliances, nationalism, militarism, imperialism, and the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand.
- The U.S. entered WWI due to unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmerman Telegram in 1917.
War Contributions and Consequences
- The Selective Service Act initiated a military draft for men aged 21-30.
- Trench warfare characterized the combat in WWI, resulting in high casualty rates and stalemates.
Key Figures and Events in WWI
- General John J. Pershing led the American Expeditionary Force.
- The Battle of Argonne Forest marked significant American involvement, resulting in heavy casualties but ultimately an Allied victory.
Post-War Reforms
- The Fourteen Points proposed by President Wilson aimed for lasting peace.
- The Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy reparations on Germany, altering the geopolitical landscape.
Aftermath and Social Changes
- The League of Nations was established to foster international cooperation but lacked real power and U.S. participation.
- The Great Migration saw over 300,000 African Americans move north, seeking better opportunities during and after the war.
Propaganda and Public Opinion
- Propaganda played a crucial role in influencing public opinion during the war.
- The Sedition Act of 1918 criminalized criticism of the government, reflecting wartime tensions.
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