The Gilded Age

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A person who takes on the risk of starting a new business...

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entrepreneur

Answer explanation

If it fails, you lose it all.

Front

A person who helps others usually by giving large amounts of money...

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philanthropist

Front

Who was the leader of Tammany Hall (New York City's major political machine)?

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Boss Tweed

Front

A period of social unrest covered up by a layer of wealth was called the _______________ Age.

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Gilded

Front

The American economic system based on competition is known as _____________.

Back

capitalism

Front

Having complete control over a specific industry is known as a _______________.

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monopoly

Front

The ____________________ made it illegal to form trusts that interfered with free trade.

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Sherman Anti-trust Act

Front

Labor unions fought for the rights of ____________.

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workers

Front

The fear of foreigners...

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xenophobia

Front

The system of government that supports government control & ownership of business, money, land, and equality...

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socialism