What were the key themes and movements during the Gilded Age related to immigration, labor, and civil rights?
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The content is summarizing key concepts related to U.S. history during the Gilded Age and post-Civil War, covering topics such as immigration, labor movements, and the treatment of various groups.
Answer
Rise of nativism, labor unions, civil rights struggles, and reform movements.
The key themes during the Gilded Age related to immigration, labor, and civil rights include the rise of nativism, labor movements, and African American and Native American struggles for civil rights. Notable events include the Chinese Exclusion Act, Plessy v. Ferguson, and social reform movements.
Answer for screen readers
The key themes during the Gilded Age related to immigration, labor, and civil rights include the rise of nativism, labor movements, and African American and Native American struggles for civil rights. Notable events include the Chinese Exclusion Act, Plessy v. Ferguson, and social reform movements.
More Information
During the Gilded Age, significant social and economic transformations were marked by a large influx of immigrants, especially from Southern and Eastern Europe. Simultaneously, labor unions grew in response to poor working conditions. Civil rights issues included racial segregation laws and the marginalization of Native Americans.
Tips
A common mistake is overlooking the interconnectedness of immigration and labor movements, or ignoring the influence of reform movements.
Sources
- Gilded Age - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Labor in the Gilded Age | AP US History Class Notes | Fiveable - library.fiveable.me
- Gilded Age | Definition, Time Period & Characteristics - Lesson - study.com
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