5.03-5.04 The Gilded Age/Labor Unions

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What was life like in urban areas during the Gilded Age? Options: majority of people were wealthy, most people lived in poverty and cities were overcrowded and dirty, most people in urban areas lived in nice houses, city streets were well maintained and the unemployment rate was low

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most people lived in poverty and cities were overcrowded and dirty

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Which of the following below would not correctly describe the working conditions during the Gilded Age? long hours, child labor, low wages, unsafe working conditions

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sick days

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What does this image say about the control of Standard Oil?

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Standard Oil has control over many aspects of government

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What does this image say about the need for labor unions?

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labor unions were needed because the workers were being crushed by difficult living conditions and poor pay

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This cartoon was published in 1901. Based on the clues in the cartoon, who is most likely being portrayed?

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John D. Rockefeller

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Why were the tactics of the American Federation of Labor effective?

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They focused on explaining the benefits of unions for businesses

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The formation of labor unions in the 1800s was mainly because of __________.

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poor working conditions and low wages

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How did people show their wealth during the Gilded Age?

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They wore fancy clothes, expensive jewelry, and threw lavish parties.

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What did workers want when they went on strike?

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higher wages, fewer hours, better working conditions

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An increase in political corruption, big business, immigration, and urbanization took place during the ___________.

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Gilded Age