Gilded Age

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From this image, who is in control of the US lawmakers? Options: Large monopolies, small private business, political machines, labor unions.

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Large monopolies

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Why does this image depict Rockefeller so large?

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He was a robber baron who used his money and power to influence government

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What concept does this image refer to? Options: political machines, nativisim, labor unions, graft

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nativisim

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What does this image say about the control of Stand Oil?

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Stand Oil had control over many aspects of government

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What does this image say about the need for labor unions?

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Labor unions were desirable because the workers were being crushed by difficult living conditions and poor pay.

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Economic philosophy based on "Survival of the fittest"

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Social Darwinism

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Complete control of a product or service; the elimination of fair competition

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Monopoly

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Theory that rich were obligated to help communities by giving back in the form of libraries, school, universities but not giving directly to individuals.

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Gospel of Wealth

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What was completed in 1869 at Promontory Point, Utah, making it possible to travel by land to California?

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Transcontinental Railroad

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What was life like in urban areas during the Gilded Age?

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Most people lived in poverty, and cities were overcrowded & dirty.