Unit 1: Gilded Age

Front

Why did many immigrants come to United States cities during the Gilded Age?

Back

They saw opportunity for a better life and factories needed workers

Front

Tenements

Back

Dirty-single room apartments many immigrants families lived in

Front

Nativism

Back

The idea that immigrants are inferior to native born citizens.

Front

Why was the Chinese Exclusion Act passed?

Back

To satisfy Nativist ideas and "protect" American jobs

Front

What happened to the population of cities as they expanded (urbanization)?

Back

It increased as factories grew and needed more workers

Front

How did industrialization affect children?

Back

Children got low paying jobs and injuries instead of going to school.

Front

What describes Free Enterprise/Laissez Faire economics?

Back

The government is "hands off" and does not regulate (make rules) for businesses

Front

Why are Captains of Industry such as Rockefeller and Carnegie also known as Robber Barons?

Back

They used ruthless business tactics to get rid of their competition.

Front

How did the Bessemer Process allow cities to grow rapidly?

Back

It allowed for steel to be made quickly

Front

During the late 19th century, most immigrants to the US found work as-

Back

Factory/sweatshop workers