Gilded Age Concepts Review

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How did railroads contribute to the growth of the U.S. economy during the Gilded Age?

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By enabling faster transport of raw materials to factories and finished goods to markets

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What was the relationship between Big Business and the American government during the Gilded Age?

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Big Business often influenced government policies to favor industrial growth.

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Explain the strategy of vertical integration and how it shaped the American economy.

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Vertical integration involves controlling all aspects of production from raw materials to finished goods.

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What factors pushed immigrants to the U.S. during the Gilded Age?

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Escaping poverty, oppression, or war in their home countries

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Compare and contrast Ellis Island and Angel Island in their attempts to manage immigration.

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Ellis Island primarily processed European immigrants, while Angel Island processed Asian immigrants.

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What was the impact of nativism on immigration policy during the Gilded Age?

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It resulted in restrictive immigration laws

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How did cartoons and other media reflect societal views on immigrants during the Gilded Age?

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They frequently depicted immigrants as threats to American jobs and culture.

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How did industrial workers respond to poor working conditions during the Gilded Age?

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By forming labor unions and organizing strikes

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What were the goals and challenges of labor unions during the Gilded Age?

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To improve working conditions and secure better wages, facing opposition from employers

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What were the effects of child labor on children’s lives during the Gilded Age?

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It exposed them to dangerous working conditions and limited their education.