Gilded Age Review

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The time between 1870 and 1900 (late 1800s) during which the population and economy grew quickly along with political and corporate corruption. "The rich got richer at the expense of the poor"

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Gilded Age

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The exclusive possession or control of an industry in order to control prices of products.

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Monopoly

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This helped US steel production grow

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Bessemer process

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What was the famous New York Democratic political machine called?

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Tammany Hall

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Term used to describe the wealthy that used ruthless business practices.

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Robber Barons

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A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes

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Philanthropists

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Many immigrants found work as-
Options: unskilled labor in factories, farmers on the Great Plains, skilled craftsmen, Educators

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unskilled labor in factories

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What is the main idea of the cartoon? Options: Political Corruption, Laissez Faire, Monopoly, Social Darwinism

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Political Corruption

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What factor most led to the growth of the steel industry? Options: Laissez faire economics, New production techniques, Labor unions, The need for a new building material

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New production techniques

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What was an important effect of the invention of the light bulb?

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Factories could extend working hours