Unit 8 - Gilded Age

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How did the railroads impact the economy in the country in the years between 1865 and 1900?

Back

They stimulated economic growth and expansion.

Front

What role did railroads play in the growth of the oil industry?

Back

They provided transportation and market access.

Front

How did Rockefeller use the practice of vertical integration?

Back

By controlling all aspects of production and distribution.

Front

What did Carnegie do with a large portion of his wealth?

Back

He donated it to philanthropic causes.

Front

How did the invention of the telegraph change communication?

Back

It allowed instant communication over long distances.

Front

How did the invention of the telephone change communication?

Back

It allowed people to communicate verbally over long distances.

Front

How did the invention of the electric light bulb change the way of life for people?

Back

It allowed people to work and socialize after dark.

Front

Where were the “new European immigrants” coming from after the 1880s?

Back

Southern and Eastern Europe

Front

What was the Chinese Exclusion Act and why was it passed?

Back

It was a law to exclude Chinese immigrants due to economic fears.

Front

How were the immigrants coming through Angel Island treated differently than the immigrants coming through Ellis Island?

Back

They faced harsher questioning and longer detention.