Exploring Key Concepts of Period 6: 1865 - 1898

The video covers Key Concept 6.1, focusing on the rise of big business in the U.S. from 1865 to 1898. It discusses the Gilded Age, marked by industrialization and government involvement in economic growth. The video explores business expansion, foreign policy, labor movements, and workforce changes, highlighting the impact of immigration and the formation of labor unions. It also addresses western migration, conservation efforts, and the political conflicts arising from economic instability. The video concludes with test tips and a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

What sparked efforts to reshape the U.S. economy and environment during the rise of big business?

• Debates over U.S. national identity

• Technological advancements

• Massive migrations and urbanization

• Increased international trade

Who coined the term 'Gilded Age'?

• Andrew Carnegie

• Henry Ford

• Mark Twain

• John D. Rockefeller

What was a major effect of government subsidies for transportation systems?

• Stagnation of industrial growth

• Decrease in urban populations

• Expansion of new markets

• Reduction in agricultural production

What was a key characteristic of the workforce expansion during the Gilded Age?

• Decrease in child labor

• Increase in skilled labor wages

• Stable employment opportunities

• Diverse workforce due to immigration

Which organization was led by Terrence Powderly?

• American Federation of Labor

• Knights of Labor

• Colored Farmers' Alliance

• Southern Farmers' Alliance

What was a significant impact of new immigration during the Gilded Age?

• Reduction in urbanization

• Stabilization of wages

• Decreased demand for labor

• Increased cultural diversity

What was a goal of the People's Party?

• To promote free silver

• To decrease government intervention

• To support monopolies

• To abolish labor unions

Who founded the Sierra Club?

• Henry Grady

• Theodore Roosevelt

• John Muir

• Jacob Riis

What was the purpose of the National Reclamation Act?

• To fund construction of dams and canals

• To reduce industrial pollution

• To promote urban development

• To deregulate railroad prices

What did the Granger laws regulate?

• Agricultural markets

• Industrial pollution

• Railroads

• Labor unions